Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Year: 2018
Reference No: 5959R
Movement No: 5'251'671
Case No: 6084391
Material: 18k pink gold
Calibre: Manual, cal. CHR 27-525 PS, 31 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions: 33mm Diameter
Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin signed Hausmann Condotti and dated 15th May 2018, and original hangtag.
Catalogue Essay
Launched in 2005, reference 5959 is almost identical in design and size to the brand’s very first split seconds chronograph produced in 1923.

The challenge imposed on the watchmakers and engineers tasked to create this mechanical marvel was to create a monopusher split seconds chronograph movement to fit a 33mm case, while keeping with ease of use and reliability.

The result was Patek Philippe’s very first in-house chronograph caliber CHR 27-525 PS which was also at time of launch the world’s thinnest split seconds chronograph, measuring at a record-breaking 5.25 mm.
Launched in platinum only with either white or black dial the present example is an ultra-rare and elusive pink gold model with black dial and elegant gilt Breguet numerals of which it is believed 5 were made. This is the very first time not only that this combination arrives on the international auction market but the very first time it is seen by many.

The ultimate rarity, elegance and mechanical dexterity of the present reference 5959 make it a must have for the sophisticated collector.
Artist Biography
Patek Philippe
Swiss • 1839
Since 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.
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