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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5070P-001
A rare and single-sealed oversized platinum chronograph wristwatch with certificate of origin and presentation box
完整圖錄內容
• Rare platinum variant
• Single sealed example and accompanied by original accessories
Introduced in 1998, the Patek Philippe ref. 5070 marked the manufacture’s return to the production of a chronograph-only wristwatch since the discontinuation of the celebrated ref. 1463 in the 1960s. Its bold 42mm case, stepped bezel and large Arabic numerals represented a striking departure from Patek Philippe’s traditionally restrained proportions, making the reference one of the largest and most distinctive watches produced by the manufacture at the time.
The design draws inspiration from the unusual ref. 2512 of 1950, particularly its large Arabic numerals, stepped bezel and square pushers. Despite its generous dimensions, the relatively slim case profile and elegantly curved lugs give the ref. 5070 a surprisingly balanced presence on the wrist. It was also the final Patek Philippe chronograph to use a Lemania 2310-based ébauche, before the introduction of the in-house Calibre CH 29-535 PS in the successor ref. 5170.
The present ref. 5070P is housed in platinum and features an exceptionally attractive “bleu nuage” or cloud-blue sunburst dial. Combining the sporty character of its oversized case with the refinement of platinum, it remains one of the most distinctive modern Patek Philippe chronographs. Offered in single-sealed condition and accompanied by its original Certificate of Origin and complete set of accessories, the present example represents an exceptional opportunity for collectors.
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.