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Patek Philippe
Reference 5070 | A possibly unique and heavy platinum chronograph wristwatch with black dial and bracelet, Circa 2012 | 百達翡麗 | 型號5070 | 獨特鉑金計時鏈帶腕錶，備黑色錶盤，約2012年製
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October 13, 12:47 PM GMT
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4,000,000 - 8,000,000 HKD
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Property from an Important Private Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 5070
A possibly unique and heavy platinum chronograph wristwatch with black dial and bracelet, Circa 2012
百達翡麗
型號5070
獨特鉑金計時鏈帶腕錶，備黑色錶盤，約2012年製
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. CH 27-70 mechanical, 24 jewels
Movement number: 3'715'197
Case: platinum, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4'494'944
Closure: platinum Patek Philippe bracelet and double folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and presentation box
附帶證書及盒子
When Patek Philippe ceased production of the celebrated reference 1463 in the 1960s, their catalogues remained devoid of a chronograph-only wristwatch for over four decades. This was the reason why the watch world was caught completely by surprise when in 1998 Patek Philippe, known for their conservatively and classically styled and proportioned wristwatches, launched a hulking 42mm chronograph, the reference 5070.
The watch was a full 7mm larger than its predecessor, the reference 1463, and also 6mm larger than the perpetual calendar chronograph which was in production at the time, the reference 3970. Even watches that were introduced after the 5070 was discontinued were smaller, including the reference 5170 chronograph at 41mm. This large size is one of the reasons for the watch’s immense popularity on the market today, but despite the diameter the watch is extremely comfortable and easy to wear thanks to the short lug-to-lug span and ergonomic case design.
The large case, stepped case profile and even dial design were all directly inspired by the reference 2512 chronograph rattrapante which resides in the Patek Philippe museum.
The present watch is even more important and unique than most 5070s. 5070s cased in platinum are rare, with an estimated 250 made in total, but this watch was created by special request of an important client of Patek Philippe where by they mounted a very heavy platinum bracelet and an unique black dial, all confirmed on the original Certificate.
To own a unique execution of one of the most important and coveted references in neo-vintage Patek Philippe is an opportunity that should not be missed. Add to that the inclusion of an original matching full platinum bracelet, a true rarity and extremely desirable among collectors. These bracelets were not offered to the general public and were also only fitted upon special request. The significance of the present watch cannot be overstated, and with the current popularity of the reference 5070, all collectors should be attracted to this unique execution.