
PROPERTY FROM A GENTLEMAN
Reference 5970 A platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication, in double factory seal, Circa 2010 | 百達翡麗 | 型號5970 | 鉑金萬年曆計時腕錶,備月相、24小時及閏年顯示,原廠未開封,約2010年製
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October 4, 09:30 AM GMT
Estimate
1,600,000 - 2,400,000 HKD
Lot Details
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PROPERTY FROM A GENTLEMAN
Patek Philippe
Reference 5970
A platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication, in double factory seal, Circa 2010
百達翡麗
型號5970
鉑金萬年曆計時腕錶,備月相、24小時及閏年顯示,原廠未開封,約2010年製
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 27-70 Q mechanical, 24 jewels
Movement number: 3'049'648
Case: platinum, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4'476'803
Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap and platinum folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, additional case back, setting pin, instruction manual and presentation box
附帶證書、備用錶背蓋、調校筆、說明書及盒子
The captivating perpetual calendar chronographs created by Patek Philippe have always been highly admired by collectors of intricate timepieces. The legacy of these chronographs, which began with the reference 1518 in the early 1940s, continues to thrive with its harmonious dial arrangement and traditional case design.
Introduced in 2004, the reference 5970 is considered a modern classic and holds the distinction of being the first watch conceptualized by Thierry Stern, the current president of Patek Philippe. Stern aimed to create a timepiece that would bridge the gap between his father's generation, represented by Philippe Stern, and the current generation. The present model in platinum exemplifies this collection. To the best of our knowledge, the 5970 was only manufactured in platinum for two years, specifically from 2009 to 2010, with fewer than 500 pieces produced. This makes it the rarest variant among the four different precious metals available. Featuring a black dial, contrasting tachymeter scale, and leaf-shaped hands, the present model exudes a remarkable presence when worn on the wrist.