Taking cues from the holy grail ref. 2512, the first series of the Patek Philippe ref. 5070 was released in the same handsome black-gold livery as its predecessor with distinct Art Deco influences. Around 1000 examples of the yellow gold black dialled variant were made between 1998 and 2002. Following the ref. 5070J, the second series consisted of the 5070R and 5070G, where both references enjoyed a production run of 6 years with approximately 1000 examples each. Finally, the platinum ref. 5070P was born in 2008, marking the final chapter on the model with an estimated 500 examples made. An important reference in the history of Patek Philippe chronographs, the ref. 5070 was the last reference to employ the caliber 27-70 CHR based on the Lemania 2310 stamped with a Geneva seal. Retiring in 2009, the ref. 5070 made way for the ref. 5170, the first chronograph-only reference fitted with the firm’s very first in-house movement.

Divinely dressed in yellow gold, boasting a suave black dial with matching gold graphics and applied Arabic numerals, this configuration is arguably the most desirable in terms of its colour coordination and its homage to the legendary piece-unique ref. 2512. One of the firm’s most undervalued references, the present beautifully preserved example is from circa 1999 and is offered with its full set of accessories, including a rare wooden presentation box featuring a brass plaque with a Patek Philippe Paris Boutique designation. This is no doubt an irresistible chance for collectors to acquire an important Patek Philippe chronograph reference and the last to be stamped with a Geneva seal.