Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Reference 5950 | A stainless steel single button split seconds chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2014
Lot Closed
February 8, 02:19 PM GMT
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Reference 5950
A stainless steel single button split seconds chronograph wristwatch
Circa 2014
Dial: opaline
Calibre: cal. 27-525 PS manual winding, 27 jewels
Movement number: 5'251'304
Case: stainless steel, snap-on sapphire crystal display case back
Case number: 4'557'528
Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 37 mm x 45 mm (including lugs)
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, leather folder, product literature, solid stainless steel case back, numbered hang tag and presentation case with outer packaging and key
Carrying forth Patek Philippe’s renowned reputation of clean and complicated timepieces is the reference 5950. First debuted at Basel in 2010, the 5950 exudes a certain air of timelessness largely reminiscent of late 1920s chronographs giving it a familiar, vintage ambiance. Characterized by its fine cushion shape, dynamically ornate dial, raised Breguet numerals, and rare stainless-steel case, the 5950 quickly rose to the top as one of the most highly desired timepieces in the watch community. Coupled with its desirability, the 5950 stands among the most exclusive watches of today. As an application piece, the 5950 is not a watch to be easily found at any retailer and is only reserved for Patek Philippe’s best clients.
Aesthetics aside, the 5950 boasts perhaps the most impressive and high-end caliber in watchmaking. The caliber CHR 27-525 PS is the thinnest column-wheel chronograph caliber ever made. Sitting at only 5.25 mm in thickness, the 5950 was thus deemed the thinnest split seconds chronograph made at its time. Furthermore, this said caliber was Patek Philippe’s first ever in-house chronograph movement, which is a large feat for the brand.