BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 5101 G
(Info and images - Patek Philippe SA)5101G-001Men's Grand ComplicationsDescriptionThe Reference 5101 is the only wristwatch that combines a tourbillon with the remarkable power reserve of 10 days. Its magnificent, slightly cambered art deco case is unique as well. Now, the rose gold model has been replaced with a new white gold version featuring an elegant two-tone dial in blue and rhodium-gray.Technical dataWatch: * Mechanical manually wound movement * Caliber TO 28-20 REC 10J PS IRM * 10 Day tourbillon * 10-day power reserve indicator * Tourbillon escapement * Seconds subdial * Two-tone gold dial: blue sunburst and rhodium-gray, gold applied numerals * Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, matt navy blue * Prong buckle * Sapphire-crystal case back * Water resistant to 30 m * White Gold * Case dimensions: 29.6x51.7 mmCaliber: * Seconds subdial * Tourbillon escapement * Power reserve indicator * Measurements: 28x20 mm

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