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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5960/1A-001
"Tiffany & Co."
A fine and well-preserved stainless steel annual calendar flyback chronograph wristwatch with power reserve, day and night indication, bracelet, certificate of origin, and presentation box, retailed by Tiffany & Co.
Full-Cataloguing
• Originally retailed by Tiffany & Co., with its coveted signature on dial
• Hardly worn, well-preserved overall condition and complete set
• From the collection of the original owner
Retailed by Tiffany & Co., the present timepiece bears the storied retailer’s signature beneath “Patek Philippe Genève” on the dial. Historically reserved for the most esteemed clientele, double-signed Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. watches are produced in exceedingly small numbers and seldom appear at auction, owing to their desirability among discerning collectors. Of exceptional importance, and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first example of this reference with this specific dial configuration to be offered publicly, underscoring its remarkable rarity.
In 2006, Patek Philippe unveiled the reference 5960, marking a pivotal milestone as the manufacture’s first in-house automatic annual calendar flyback chronograph wristwatch. Conceived as a demonstration of technical ingenuity, it seamlessly combined a chronograph with an annual calendar, two of the brand’s most celebrated complications. The model debuted in platinum with a smoky grey dial, before being subsequently introduced in a range of precious metals including pink and white gold.
The reference was met with widespread acclaim, distinguished by its contemporary aesthetic and highly legible “bull’s eye” chronograph display, complemented by pump pushers that lend a dynamic character to the case design. In 2014, Patek Philippe further expanded the lineage with the introduction of a stainless steel variant, paired with the brand’s signature “rice bead” bracelet, offering a more casual yet equally refined interpretation.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.