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Patek Philippe - Patek Philippe Made for Beyer Chronometrie Limited series of 25 pieces Ref. 5205G-011 No. 5980119/6146902, circa 2016 A 18k white gold center seconds wristwatch with annual calendar, 24 hour indication and moon phases Case: round, specific lugs, transparent case back with an inscription in black BEYER – 2016, signed Dial: blue with applied indexes, three apertures for the days of the week, date and month indication, center seconds, 24 hour indication with moon phases in a register, outer minute track, signed Movement: automatic, Côtes de Genève decoration, stamped with the “PP” hallmark, caliber 324 S QA LU 24H, 34 jewels, central rotor with Calatrava cross engraved, signed Buckle/Clasp: 18k white gold buckle, signed Dimensions: 40 mm Weight: 94,1 g Provenance: from the original owner Accessories: special certificate of origin with picture of the watch in a protective card box dated 28.07.2017, Beyer Chronometrie AG, presentation box and outer packaging, setting pin Provenance: from the original owner The reference 5205G-011 created for the Beyer anniversary in 2016 represents an extraordinary piece of horological history – a limited edition that combines Patek Philippe’s technical mastery with the celebration of one of Switzerland’s most prestigious watch retailers. This special edition, limited to only 25 examples, makes it exceptionally rare in the world of Patek Philippe collecting. The reference 5205 itself is already a remarkable timepiece, featuring an annual calendar complication that displays day, date, month, and moon phases while automatically adjusting for months of varying lengths, along with 24 hour indicator and moon phases. What makes this edition particularly significant is its connection to Beyer, the renowned Zurich-based watch house founded in 1760. Beyer’s relationship with Patek Philippe spans generations, and special editions created for such partnerships represent the highest level of horological collaboration. These pieces often feature unique dial signatures or subtle design elements that distinguish them from regular production models. The 2016 production date places this piece in Patek Philippe’s contemporary era, benefiting from modern manufacturing precision while maintaining traditional finishing techniques. With only 25 examples produced, this represents one of the most exclusive Patek Philippe pieces of recent years. Such limited editions, like the present one sold in 2017, typically appreciate significantly in value due to their extreme rarity and historical significance.