The present timepiece is perhaps one of the best examples of when haute horlogerie meets joaillerie. Encased in a beautiful platinum case with ruby-set bezel, lugs and clasp totaling 5.3 carats in total, the Patek Philippe ref. 5271 is a true gem in the lineage of complicated Patek Philippe timepieces. In 2011, Patek Philippe released the ref. 5270 in white gold to replace the ref. 5970. A milestone for the firm, the new reference featured Patek Philippe’s very first in-house designed and built caliber 29-535 PS Q.

In 2014, the firm released few rare examples of the ref. 5271P with various gem set variants, including emerald, ruby, sapphire and diamonds. The reference was the first to feature a glossy black lacquer dial constructed in twelve layers. Differing from second series examples of the regular ref. 5270, the dial no longer features the “double chin” at 6 O’clock. The present example set with rubies is one of the most desirable examples of the reference as the pigeon blood red contrasts extremely well against the glossy black dial giving the reference a vibrant appeal.

Ref. 5271, 5271P-001, Etc.