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Lot Essay
This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.
A highly coveted timepiece, the present example can be considered a prime example of the reference through its private provenance, freshness to the market, the presence of its original certificate, box and its excellent overall condition.
Ref. 5070
Launched in 1998 and produced until 2010, the reference 5070 was the first chronograph-only timepiece developed by Patek Philippe since the 1960s, following the discontinuation of the iconic water-resistant reference 1463. It was first released in yellow gold, followed by white gold, pink gold and platinum.
With a 42 millimetre case, the chronograph was assembled with a metallic dial, painted in a different colour subject to the case material. Offered with a black dial for yellow gold versions, it was at the time of its launch the second largest wristwatch produced by Patek Philippe after the reference 5002. With a beautifully preserved and impressive case with sharp edges and a black dial with gold indexes, the yellow gold version alludes to a unique split-second chronograph made by Patek Philippe in early 1950s (ref. 2512). It bears the calibre 27-70 featuring the Geneva Seal, based on the Nouvelle Lemania ébauche especially developed for Patek Philippe and seen in the perpetual calendar chronograph reference 3970 and the split-second perpetual calendar chronograph reference 5004.
A highly coveted timepiece, the present example can be considered a prime example of the reference through its private provenance, freshness to the market, the presence of its original certificate, box and its excellent overall condition.
Ref. 5070
Launched in 1998 and produced until 2010, the reference 5070 was the first chronograph-only timepiece developed by Patek Philippe since the 1960s, following the discontinuation of the iconic water-resistant reference 1463. It was first released in yellow gold, followed by white gold, pink gold and platinum.
With a 42 millimetre case, the chronograph was assembled with a metallic dial, painted in a different colour subject to the case material. Offered with a black dial for yellow gold versions, it was at the time of its launch the second largest wristwatch produced by Patek Philippe after the reference 5002. With a beautifully preserved and impressive case with sharp edges and a black dial with gold indexes, the yellow gold version alludes to a unique split-second chronograph made by Patek Philippe in early 1950s (ref. 2512). It bears the calibre 27-70 featuring the Geneva Seal, based on the Nouvelle Lemania ébauche especially developed for Patek Philippe and seen in the perpetual calendar chronograph reference 3970 and the split-second perpetual calendar chronograph reference 5004.