Patek Philippe
Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
5970/1R-011
Movement:
Manual
Size:
41mm
Dial:
Black
Bracelet Material:
Rose Gold
Case Material:
Rose Gold
Year:
2014
Condition:
Excellent
Inclusion:
Box and Papers
Patek Philippe timepieces are undoubtedly exclusive, but this particular piece is extraordinary and one-of-a-kind, possessing several features not found in other Ref. 5970s. The black dial is unique to this 18k rose gold case and while the Ref. 5970 is normally produced with a leather strap, this example was born with its rose gold bracelet, which is noted on its original. certificate. The Ref. 5970 is the last of the Lemania 2310-based Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronographs and is considered by Patek Philippe collectors as one of the most important modern timepieces ever made by the watch house, making it a true grail.
Considered as the leading luxury watch manufacture, Patek Philippe has been a vanguard in high-end watchmaking. Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1839, the brand began as a joint venture between Antoni Norbet de Patek, an exiled Polish nobleman and his partner, François Czapek in making high-end pocket watches. Disagreements between them led to Czapek leaving the company in 1845, leading to a new venture between Patek and French watchmaker Adrien Philippe who invented the company’s stem and hand-winding mechanisms. One of Patek Philippe’s most iconic models, the Nautilus, remains to be one of the most sought-after luxury sports watches to this day. As a leading innovator in watchmaking, the brand has produced a number of technically advanced timepieces throughout the centuries, including special pieces like the Henry Graves Supercomplication, one of the world’s most complicated timepiece produced for the American banker Henry Graves, Jr. and is one of the most expensive watches sold for a record US$24 million at a Sotheby’s auction in 2014. Patek Philippe also currently holds the record for the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction for the Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010, which was sold at a Christie’s auction for US$31 million in 2019. The brand remains privately owned by the Stern family since purchasing the brand in 1932.
