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Patek Philippe
Reference 5070P | A platinum chronograph wristwatch, Circa 2000 | 百達翡麗 5070P | 型號鉑金計時腕錶，約2000年製
Auction Closed
June 15, 05:21 PM GMT
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
Lot Details
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Property from an Important Collection
Patek Philippe
Reference 5070P
A platinum chronograph wristwatch, Circa 2000
百達翡麗 5070P
型號鉑金計時腕錶，約2000年製
Dial: sunburst blue
Caliber: cal. CH 27-70/157 mechanical, 24 jewels
Movement Number: 3'715'205
Case: platinum, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4'454'298
Closure: platinum Patek Philippe folding buckle
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging and Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on August 4, 2008
Released in 1998, the Patek Philippe reference 5070 was the first chronograph-only wristwatch released by the brand since the 1960s when the iconic reference 1463 ceased production. The watch is one of Patek Philippe's largest wristwatches ever created, measuring at an impressive 42 mm diameter. Popular from its release, the reference 5070 received a luxurious platinum case in 2008 to commemorate its decadal anniversary.
Reintroducing their chronograph-only line in such bold fashion, the enormous 42 mm case diameter and the thick, stepped bezel paid tribute to the legendary reference 2512, which measured at a gigantic 46.2 mm with influences from the Art Deco period and large aviator’s watches. What makes the reference 5070 outstanding is that it is the last chronograph collection to utilize the famous Lemania 2310 movement before Patek Philippe switched to an in-house caliber with its successor, the reference 5170.
It is thought that only about 250 5070 timepieces were made in platinum and it remains one of the best neo-vintage chronographs on the market with a fabulous appeal to collectors.