Patek Philippe 5016J Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon FIRST EVER PRODUCED

The Patek Philippe 5016J is the pinnacle in classical haute horology expressed by uniting the maison’s grand complication heritage including; a minute repeater, perpetual calendar with retrograde date, moonphase, and tourbillon in a distinct and refined 37 mm yellow gold case. The Patek 5016 series initially launched in 1993 and was the most complicated wristwatch Patek Philippe produced for many years. It finally lost that title when the brand created the Patek Philippe 5002P Sky Moon Tourbillon, released in 2001. With production limited to approximately 200 pieces across all metals over an 18-year span, and only a handful of yellow gold examples resurfacing publicly, the 5016J remains among the most coveted and rare of modern grand complications. This example is the FIRST ONE EVER produced with serial number “1”. Its manual-wind caliber RTO 27 PS QR, comprised of over 500 meticulously finished components, exemplifies the highest level of traditional Geneva craftsmanship. The silvered opaline dial, adorned with Breguet numerals and featuring the movement number beneath the moonphase, pays homage to the brand’s historic observatory chronometer pocket watches. The sculpted lugs and elegant proportions reflect a lineage directly descended from the legendary ref. 2499, while the chiming mechanism’s resonance and the tourbillon’s subtle visual presence underscore its technical refinement. For seasoned collectors, this particular watch represents an EXTREMELY special opportunity to own the first example of the pinnacle of Patek Philippe’s late‑20th‑century artistry and engineering. This piece is in excellent condition, with original solid caseback, and Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.