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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2015
    Reference No: 5975G-001
    Movement No: 5’885’889
    Case No: 6'041’696
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. CH 28-520, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated August 25th, 2015, Patek Philippe Attestation of the 175th Anniversary watches, Patek Philippe commemorative medal and presentation card, product literature, instruction manual, leather wallet, Patek Philippe 175th Anniversary presentation box, outer box, and outer cardboard packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In the latter half of the 20th century, Patek Philippe began to issue limited edition timepieces, which were manufactured as a celebration of an anniversary, or recognition of a long-term retailer relationship. In 1989, the brand released an exceptional collection of watches to celebrate their 150th anniversary, with two iconic limited-edition timepieces, the reference 3960 “Officier” time only wristwatch, and the highly attractive tonneau-shaped Jump Hour watch, reference 3969. Twenty-five years later, as part of their 175th anniversary celebrations, Patek Philippe again issued a new line of limited-edition watches, and the reference 5975G chronograph wristwatch with multi-scale dial was one of the most distinctive, honoring their chronographs from the 1940s and 1950s.

    Released in 2014, the 5975 was housed in a striking 40mm diameter case, and its dial featured three scales permitting instantaneous measurements: a pulsometer, calibrated to 15 pulsations for heart rate, a telemeter scale to indicate distance based on the speed of light and speed of sound, and a tachymeter, used to measure speed over distance. Housing Patek Philippe’s in-house, automatic chronograph caliber, the CH28-520, the chronograph mechanism can operate with no effect on accuracy or additional wear due to the innovative vertical clutch mechanism. The silvered opaline dial is brilliant, with an enamel-like shimmering effect, and its case, with stepped Art Deco-style lugs are another pleasing nod to the past. The model was produced in 400 examples in yellow, white, and pink gold, with 100 examples in platinum with black dial.

    Consigned by the original owner, the present reference 5975 in white gold is offered with its Certificate of Authenticity, presentation box, attestation and commemorative coin. It is a tribute to the craftsmanship, and artistic design of a brand that has remained a driving force of horology for over 175 years.

    CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER

  • 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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Ref. 5975G-001
One of a limited edition of 400, an elegant and well-preserved white gold multi-scale chronograph wristwatch with Certificate of Origin and presentation box, made to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe

2015
40mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.

Estimate
$30,000 - 60,000 
CHF27,100-54,100
€27,900-55,800
HK$235,000-470,000
S$40,300-80,700

Sold for $69,850

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The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT

New York Auction 10 - 11 June 2023