Debuted in 2006, the Patek Philippe ref. 5960 houses the firm’s very first self-winding in-house chronograph movement, further enhanced with an additional annual calendar complication. Initially introduced in platinum with a grey dial, the reference was further produced in various case materials and dial variations over the years. Featuring a clean-cut dial layout, it features three apertures indicating the day, date and month sandwiched in between 10 and 11 O’clock (Day), 11 and 12 O’clock (Date) and 1 and 2 O’clock (Month). Furthermore, a monocounter for the chronograph is legibly positioned at 6 O’clock.

In 2011, Patek Philippe released the ref. 5961P being the first variant of the ref. 5960 with a baguette-cut diamond-set bezel, indexes and clasp. Fitted with a mesmerizing ocean blue dial, the contrast against the bedazzled platinum case is extremely attractive with a subtle flare. The reference was later launched in pink gold as well as rare examples of the reference in platinum featuring emerald, ruby and sapphire-set examples.

The present example Patek Philippe ref. 5961P-001 is offered with its full set of accessories and preserved in excellent overall condition. A perfect timepiece for collectors looking for a timepiece with practicality stringed with a hint of flamboyance.