Case- 29.6 x 51.7 x 12.2mm.
Movement- Manual Winding.
Patek Philippe 5101P Platinum Tourbillon with 10-Day Power Reserve
Large rectangular cases with tourbillon, although not commercially produced, are not new to Patek Philippe. One of the best examples is the reference 3834, made in 1960 for the Observatory competition
Then there are the iconic Gondolo references.
The present reference 5101P was launched in 2003, later discontinued only to be replaced by the yellow gold version with a lacquered enamel dial. It takes on from the 5100 model and does one better with a Tourbillon inside. The case design takes its inspiration from the Gondolo reference 5124, with further enhancement.
The chunk of platinum is carved into a 30mm Art Deco style case with a stepped design and lugs that extend further away from the dial.
The dial itself is a gorgeous salmon with blackened Breguet numerals, leaf hands, featuring a 10-day power reserve in the upper half and a sub-seconds just above 6 o’clock.
Seen through the sapphire case-back is a movement built to case, with a three-quarter bridge covering the entire Calibre, revealing only the tourbillon, which is of course the show-stopper in this gorgeous timepiece.
The black-polished tourbillon bridge discreetly separates the top and the bottom bridges, which are all decorated with Geneva stripes and hand-polished edges. The detail of the finish is stunning!
