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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5971/13P-010
Perpetual Calendar Chronograph “Emerald-Set”
An exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning platinum and emerald-set perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with black glossy dial, moon phase, leap year indicator, 24-hour indicator, certificate of origin, and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• Fresh to the auction market, full set, and excellent condition
• Only 3rd example of emerald-set 5971 to appear at auction
• Case set with 42 baguette-cut emeralds totaling 3.33 carats
Launched in 2007, the reference 5971 was the gem-set version of the reference 5970 - the very last perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch series to use a Lemania-based movement before the introduction of Patek Philippe’s reference 5270 featuring their in-house caliber 29-535. This gem-set reference is a favorite among the watch community for its generous and modern case proportions, and has increased in popularity and collectability over time. Most 5971P feature a diamond-set bezel, diamond-set indices, and a diamond-set buckle; however, a miniscule portion of 5971 production featured sapphire, rubies, or emeralds instead. An example of the latter iteration, the present 5971/13P can only be described as exquisite, with nearly-flawless and vibrant baguette-cut emerald stones invisibly set to the bezel, and 7 similarly flawless emeralds acting as hour markers. The emeralds on the case alone total 3.33 carats.
Only the third appearance at public auction for this configuration, the emerald-set 5971 is therefore seated in the highest echelon of rarity for Lemania-based Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph models. Not only aesthetically desirable, it is immeasurably difficult to find, much less in such beautiful condition and completeness.
Sold to a Patek Philippe retailer based in the Middle East in 2011, this exceptionally rare and fresh-to-market 5971/13P-010 is complemented by its full suite of accessories and presented in excellent, hardly worn condition.
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.