Patek Philippe
Reference 5270G-014 | A white gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, day/night and leap year indication, Circa 2014
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March 31, 04:14 PM GMT
Estimate
70,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
Dial: blue sunburst
Caliber: cal. 29-535 mechanical, 33 jewels
Movement number: 5’762’291
Case: 18k white gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4’680’525
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Size: 41 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: no
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe factory packaging, Certificate of Origin dated 15 July 2014, an additional sealed solid case back, leather bi-fold, booklets, sealed setting pin, and sealed hangtag
During the 2011 Basel fair, Patek Philippe revamped its highly collectible perpetual chronograph collection with the introduction of the new reference 5270. The launch of this model marked a significant milestone in the history of Patek Philippe, becoming the first perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch to be equipped with a completely in-house designed and manufactured movement and thus, the final instance in which the company used and modified external manufacturers.
The model is distinguished from its predecessor, the reference 5970, by its larger case of 41 mm. The dial configuration was also modified by moving the leap year indicator from the sub dial at 3 o’clock to a more legible location, an aperture between the 4 and 5 o’clock markers, and similarly the addition of a day/night indicator between the 7 and 8 o’clock markers for symmetry. Driven by Patek Philippe’s commitment to innovation, this model has undergone several iterations since its introduction, each distinguished by unique characteristics:
First Series (2011–2013): Featuring blackened white gold hands and hour markers, this version offers the highest legibility among all three series. The dial is marked by railway minute divisions combined with Arabic five-minute indicators.
Second Series (2013–2015) – The Present Example: A notable addition in this series is the tachymeter scale, which follows the contour of the subsidiary seconds counter—a design element known as “The Chin.”
Third Series: The final iteration modifies the tachymeter scale, which now stops where it intersects the subsidiary seconds dial, refining the overall aesthetic.
Spanning all eras, the Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatches have become highly coveted by collectors worldwide, and this model of reference 5270 is already regarded as a contemporary classic. The present example showcases a captivating sunburst blue dial - one of the most sought after variations of this reference. As part of the second series, produced for only two years, it remains a highly desirable collector’s piece, valued for both its rarity and visual appeal.