Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 2008 Reference No: 5970J-001 Movement No: 3'049'237 Case No: 4'453'821 Material: 18K yellow gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. 27-70 Q, 24 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather and Alligator Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 40mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated June 16, 2008, additional numbered caseback, setting pin, wallet, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Reference 5970 is the proud heir to Patek Philippe’s legacy of perpetual calendar chronographs starting with the reference 1518, followed by the famous 2499 and 3970.
Launched in 2004 and in production for only 7 short years (making it the shortest run for any perpetual calendar chronograph model by Patek Philippe), in 2011 reference 5970 was replaced by reference 5270 that houses Patek Philippe’s first in-house chronograph caliber. Reference 5970 relied on a heavily modified and much appreciated Lemania-based movement.
Whereas the reference 2499 (2nd series onward) and reference 3970 featured round pushers, reference 5970 comes with rectangular pushers giving it an incomparable resemblance to the highly coveted and über rare reference 2499 1st series.
Upon launch, this model became an instant success and since its discontinuation, it has only increased in popularity and collectability, with yellow gold examples remaining the most classic of variants and produced for one year only.
While the reference has enjoyed variations such as different gem-set bezels and various dial designs, examples cased in yellow gold like the present watch are believed to be the rarest metal. The present watch is furthermore offered as a full set with its Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 2008, additional caseback, hang tag, setting pin, presentation box and outer packaging.
Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
Ref. 5970J-001 A rare and attractive yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphases, 24-hour indication, leap year indication, setting pin, additional caseback, original certificate and fitted presentation box
2008 40mm Diameter Case, dial, movement and clasp signed