SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5959P-001, MOVEMENT NO. 3'637'086, CASE NO. 4'472'766, CIRCA 2009

Reference 5959 is one the modern Patek Philippe models which best preserves the DNA and heritage of the revered Genevoise house. In fact, a practically unique case in the history of Patek Philippe, it is a virtually exact replica of a vintage model, specifically the first split second chronograph wristwatch ever produced by the company (movement no. 124'824) in 1923. The only differences are the modern signature, the co-axial button in the crown and the snap on back instead of hinged. This modern tribute to Patek Philippe heritage is a masterpiece of design and is the archetypical officier-style watch. The 33 mm. case features extended lugs with screw bars and an oversized crown. The first reference 5959 was Introduced in 2005 in a platinum case with a white dial and in 2008 it was also available with black dial. One of the scarcest modern models by Patek Philippe, in order to be granted the chance to purchase an example by the company, collectors had to make an application and pass an extremely strict selection process based on their horological interests, present collection, and collecting criteria.

One of the most advanced movements available on the market, the split-second single-button chronograph is also one of the most daunting to realize. The in-house calibre 27-525 PS beats 21'600 times per hour, it is remarkably only 5.25 mm. thick and was at the time of its inception the thinnest manually-wound split seconds calibre ever developed. It is stamped with the Patek Philippe seal, launched by the company in 2010 and demanding even stricter requirements than the famed Geneva seal, most notably an accuracy of -3/+2 seconds per day for calibres above 20 mm. in diameter.