Patek Philippe
Reference 5960/1A-001| A service sealed stainless steel annual calendar flyback chronograph wristwatch with power reserve, day/night indication and bracelet | Circa 2015
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
28,000 - 55,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 28-520 automatic, 40 jewels
Movement number: 5’846’341
Case: stainless steel, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back
Case number: 4’683’165
Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and double-folding clasp
Size: 40.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, leather bifold and service box
The Patek Philippe reference 5960 holds a significant position in the manufacture's history. Indeed, it was the first model combining an annual calendar, a complication patented by Patek Philippe in 1996, and a chronograph. The calibre was entirely designed and produced in-house.
In 2014, Patek Philippe released the 5960/1A in stainless steel with a white panda dial, the matching stainless steel Calatrava bracelet with rice-bead link construction. That configuration perfectly embodied the spirit of the model, adroitly blending haute horlogerie, functionability with a sport and masculine twist.
In 2017, Patek released a second version of the 5960/1A sporting a black dial and discontinued both versions of the 5960 in stainless steel shortly after.
Considering its short lifespan, limited production and perfect execution, the Patek Philippe 5960/1A is highly collectible and one of the best stainless steel models produced in recent history.
The present example is offered in service sealed condition coming straight out of Patek Philippe’s workshops.