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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped by Salons Patek Philippe Genève and date 13 January 2011, second solid case back, literature, leather pouch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Offered complete of all of its accessories, most notably the Guarantee and the second case back, by its original owner who bought it at the Patek Philippe Salon in Geneva, this masterpiece is in stunning condition, worn only a handful of times.
An instant classic by definition, reference 5970 is the heir to reference 3970. In production from 2004 to 2010, it has been replaced by reference 5270. The third (out of five, at the moment) member of the Patek Philippe perpetual chronograph family, one of the most revered lineages among the Company's contemporary and historical production, the model is a mesmerizing "trait d'union" between modern watchmaking and historical heritage. The dial is obviously inspired by 1940s pieces, with its unmistakable railway minute divisions combined with Arabic five minute divisions, and the outer tachymetre scale. The case design is more modern, with a generous 40 mm. diameter and sculpted lugs, more than worthy successors to the iconic fluted lugs of previous reference 3970, and of course incepted with the even earlier reference 2499. The movement is based on a Lémania ebauche, heavily modified and finished by Patek Philippe. This reference is the last perpetual chronograph by Patek Philippe powered by a Lémania ébauche: the historical partnership between the companies will end in 2010, with reference 5270 sporting an "in house" movement.
Offered complete of all of its accessories, most notably the Guarantee and the second case back, by its original owner who bought it at the Patek Philippe Salon in Geneva, this masterpiece is in stunning condition, worn only a handful of times.
An instant classic by definition, reference 5970 is the heir to reference 3970. In production from 2004 to 2010, it has been replaced by reference 5270. The third (out of five, at the moment) member of the Patek Philippe perpetual chronograph family, one of the most revered lineages among the Company's contemporary and historical production, the model is a mesmerizing "trait d'union" between modern watchmaking and historical heritage. The dial is obviously inspired by 1940s pieces, with its unmistakable railway minute divisions combined with Arabic five minute divisions, and the outer tachymetre scale. The case design is more modern, with a generous 40 mm. diameter and sculpted lugs, more than worthy successors to the iconic fluted lugs of previous reference 3970, and of course incepted with the even earlier reference 2499. The movement is based on a Lémania ebauche, heavily modified and finished by Patek Philippe. This reference is the last perpetual chronograph by Patek Philippe powered by a Lémania ébauche: the historical partnership between the companies will end in 2010, with reference 5270 sporting an "in house" movement.