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Lot Essay
Celebrating the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe, reference 5975 represents a great milestone in the history of the firm and in commemoration they did not disappoint with this impressive production.
It is the first self-winding chronograph-only wristwatch ever produced by Patek Philippe. The first chronograph from the manufacturer without registers or subsidiary seconds, it furthermore differs from previous Patek Philippe wristwatches through its multi-scale dial. Featuring a telemeter scale to compute distances, tachymeter scale for speed and pulsation scale for heart beats, reference 5975 is the first Patek Philippe chronograph to enable all these measurements. Moreover, the dial does not seem crowded, the slender black scales are arranged in harmony against the silvered background. Large enough to house this attractive dial, the diameter measures 40mm.
Built with the caliber 28-520 stamped by the Patek Philippe Seal, attesting of its impeccable precision and finishing, the wristwatch is delivered only with a solid case back, engraved 175th Anniversary 1839-2014, previously unseen on references with complication delivered after the early 1980s.
With first examples delivered in 2014, the chronograph was instantly adopted by collectors of the brand. Part of a limited production, only 400 watches were cased in white gold. Offered in excellent condition with all its accessories, this wristwatch presents a rare opportunity for astute collectors to acquire one of the most prized modern Patek Philippe chronographs.
It is the first self-winding chronograph-only wristwatch ever produced by Patek Philippe. The first chronograph from the manufacturer without registers or subsidiary seconds, it furthermore differs from previous Patek Philippe wristwatches through its multi-scale dial. Featuring a telemeter scale to compute distances, tachymeter scale for speed and pulsation scale for heart beats, reference 5975 is the first Patek Philippe chronograph to enable all these measurements. Moreover, the dial does not seem crowded, the slender black scales are arranged in harmony against the silvered background. Large enough to house this attractive dial, the diameter measures 40mm.
Built with the caliber 28-520 stamped by the Patek Philippe Seal, attesting of its impeccable precision and finishing, the wristwatch is delivered only with a solid case back, engraved 175th Anniversary 1839-2014, previously unseen on references with complication delivered after the early 1980s.
With first examples delivered in 2014, the chronograph was instantly adopted by collectors of the brand. Part of a limited production, only 400 watches were cased in white gold. Offered in excellent condition with all its accessories, this wristwatch presents a rare opportunity for astute collectors to acquire one of the most prized modern Patek Philippe chronographs.