PATEK PHILIPPE 5004 R SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPH 18K ROSE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR Start Price USD 360,000.00 Current Price USD 360,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, May 15, 2008 End Time Saturday, May 24, 2008 Location Thousand Oaks, California See more about 'PATEK PHILIPPE 5004 R SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPH ' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 PATEK PHILIPPE 5004 R 18K SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPH PERPETUAL Owning this watch is a lot like kissing Scarlett Johansson, everyone wants to do it, but only a very few get the pleasure (and I bet Scarlett's kisses are more abundant than a rose gold 5004 with a black dial!). Both will make you (or me, anyway) weak in the knees, but the 5004 will last forever. The 5004 in 18k rose gold with the black dial is truly a rare timepiece, and an absolutely striking watch to see and wear. Taking nothing away from our photographer's skill and artistry, even our high resolution pictures do not do this watch the justice is demands. The Patek Philippe reference 5004 features a split seconds chronograph (also known as rattrapante or double chronograph) paired with a perpetual calendar and moonphase complication. These are two of the most prestigious complications that a watch can have, but building on that, the 5004 achieves a rare gestalt, where the sum of the parts exceeds the individual components. The watch case is just perfect in its lines and massive proportions. Patek's rose gold is so rich and warm, and the black dial with applied arabic numerals is just gorgeous. No wonder this is one of Patek Philippe's most treasured watches. Case is solid 18k rose gold and is 37mm in diameter and 15mm thick. Front and display back sapphire crystals. Chronograph split seconds button is embedded in the winding crown. Pump style chronograph pushers. Case is extremely clean and crisp, and the 4 hallmarks (one on the outside of each lug) are as sharp and crisp as the day they were stamped into the gold. Dial is black with applied golden arabic numerals and leaf style hands. White printed minutes and seconds chapter and subsidiary dial scales. The day and month are shown in the apertures below 12 o'clock; the 3 o'clock subdial displays the leap year cycle and chronograph 30 minute totalizer; 6 o'clock subdial displays the moonphase and date; 9 o'clock subdial displays constant seconds and 24 hour time. Movement is the manual winding Patek Philippe Caliber CHR 27-70Q with 28 jewels, 10 bridges, Gyromax balance, beating at 18,000 vibrations per hour, 60 hour power reserve, Breguet balance spring and 407 individual parts. This movement is stamped with the Geneva Seal. Watch is in 99% new condition on a black hand sewn Patek Philippe crocodile strap with 18k rose gold Patek deployant clasp. Watch is complete with box, papers, second back and setting stylus. If you have any questions about this watch, please call us at 1.818.707.7007. -- Rob Spayne Watch Specifics: Manufacturer PATEK PHILIPPE Model Name Split Second Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Model / Ref # 5004 R Condition As New Gender Mens Category Contemporary Movement Manual Winding Case 18K Rose Gold Case Dimensions 37mm diameter X 15mm thick Crystal Sapphire Band Black Crocodile w/18K Rose Gold Deployant Clasp Dial Black Bezel Functions Hours, Minutes, Chronograph, Split Seconds, Perpetual Calendar, Moonphase Additional Information Includes box, papers, second back and setting stylus Current Retail Price Starting Bid Price USD $360,000 -- OPENING PRICE !! Additional Descriptions of the watch can go here. -->  ABOUT THE SELLER Robert Maron is internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of High Grade, Important Vintage and Collectible wristwatches. With years of experience as a worldwide watch trader, professional, financial and personal references can be provided from almost anywhere in the world. Complete collections bought and sold, discretion assured. Member IWJG and NAWCC. Lifetime warranty of 100% originality and authenticity on every sale. Call 1.818.707.7007 for questions, click HERE for further information, or email us at sales@maron.com  SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION We prefer to ship to Continental United States Only --> Buyer pays for shipping The $50 domestic (United States) and $150 international shipping cost quoted in our auctions is to satisfy eBay's preference for a shipping expense to be provided. Actual shipping charges vary by destination. Winning bidder needs to contact us within 48 hours of notification Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end Bank-to-bank transfers are our preferred payment method. Bank-to-bank transfers are required on all international sales. Paypal gladly accepted for purchases up to $3,000.00. Contact us for further details We also accept money orders / cashiers' checks (allow 5-7 working days to clear) California residents: we will add 8.25% sales tax. Other locations - you are responsible for your own duties and/or taxes.  GUARANTEE Returns accepted within 3 days if item is not as represented; buyer has to pay for return shipping costs and insurance. Item must be returned in same condition as received, including all material such as shipping box and manual We will refund your money within 24 hours after we receive the watch (subject to the watch being in the identical condition when sold, including all enclosures) Place a Bid!