Patek Philippe. A large and rare 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with black dial, original Certificate and box

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In 1998, Patek Philippe launches its first chronograph-only wristwatch in nearly forty years, the reference 5070. Prior to this model, the last "simple"chronograph that Patek Philippe manufactured was the reference 1463, whose production ceased in the 1960's. Reference 5070 is significant in the history of the manufacture because it is the first oversized watch in the Patek Philippe family, which reflects the increasingly demand for larger timepieces. With a case which measures 42mm in diameter and 13mm in thickness, this model is easily recognizable from other Patek Philippe wristwatches and signifies the manufacture's stylistic shift to its newest generation of watches. The design of this reference 5070 is inspired from the reference 2512 that dates back to the 1950's, an aviator split-seconds chronograph. First produced in yellow gold only in 1998, reference 5070 was then manufactured in white gold in 2001, in pink gold in 2003, and since 2008 in platinum only. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first time that all four case versions of Patek Philippe reference 5070, are offered in the same auction at the same time. Furthermore the 4 models are in spectacular as new condition, with presentation box and original certificate.

Patek Philippe. A large and rare 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with black dial, original Certificate and box

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5070, MOVEMENT NO. 3'147'891, CASE NO. 4202'192, MANUFACTURED IN 2002

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Patek Philippe. A large and rare 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with black dial, original Certificate and box
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 5070, movement no. 3'147'891, case no. 4202'192, manufactured in 2002
Cal. 27-70 CHR mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 24 jewels, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, black matte dial, applied gold Arabic numerals, outer tachymetre scale and railway five minute divisions, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, large circular water-resistant-type case, stepped bezel, glazed display screw back, 18K gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
42 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and Arabic numerals in 2004 and its subsequent sale on 12 May 2004. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe original veneered presentation box and outer packaging.

To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never been offered in public before. It is furthermore preserved in excellent original overall condition.

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