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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5970P-001
"Factory Single-Sealed"
A brand new and highly coveted platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24-hour indication, leap year indication, certificate of origin, setting pin, additional caseback and presentation box, factory single-sealed
完整圖錄內容
• Single sealed example
• Full set
• Attractive combination of platinum case with black dial
Manufactured from 2004 to 2011, the ref. 5970 represents Patek Philippe’s final perpetual calendar chronograph series powered by a Lemania 2310-based movement, before the manufacture transitioned to its own in-house calibre with the successor ref. 5270. The platinum ref. 5970P was produced from 2008 until approximately 2011, with an estimated production of only 300 to 500 examples.
With its 40mm case, the ref. 5970 marked a significant increase in size over its predecessor, the ref. 3970, giving the perpetual calendar chronograph a more contemporary presence. Among the various dial and gem-set configurations produced, the platinum examples remain particularly sought after.
The present example is distinguished by its black dial, which creates a striking contrast against the platinum case, further identified by the discreet diamond set between the lugs at 6 o’clock. Preserved in single-sealed condition, it represents an exceptional time capsule of one of Patek Philippe’s most celebrated modern perpetual calendar chronographs.
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.