Patek Philippe
Reference 5170J-001 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with pulsation scale, Circa 2020
Lot Closed
December 12, 03:31 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. CH 29-535 mechanical, 33 jewels
Movement number: 5’650’704
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4’561’291
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, open and undated Certificate of Origin, booklets, leather bi-fold, and service box
First introduced in 2010, the Patek Philippe reference 5170 replaced its predecessor reference 5070, continuing the legacy of a manually wound, two-register chronograph wristwatch. With high collectability, the present watch houses the very first in-house, manual wound chronograph movement by the Swiss manufacturer. The architecture of the watch was reminiscent of the legendary reference 1463 with applied baton markers and elongated Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock.
What differentiates it from other pure chronographs is the pulsometer scale on the periphery of the dial. While it is a rare occurrence with watches featuring the scale, the function is not as practical as it used to be. However, it pays homage to the popularity of these doctor watches being utilized to save lives in the past. With great readability and a slim profile, the reference 5170 is a classic wristwatch that can be worn from formal board meetings to casual weekend walks.