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Lot Essay
The first of its kind ever to be offered at auction, Christie’s is thrilled to present this ravishingly beautiful and incredibly impressive new blue ‘Grand Feu’ enamel dial version of the reference 5370P platinum hand-wound split-seconds chronograph. Introduced in 2020, it joins its black enamel dial companion model, launched at BaselWorld in 2015, as the latest of this inspiring and exclusive ‘split chronograph only’ reference.
Considered one of the finest complicated watches to be produced by Patek Philippe in recent years and although not a limited edition as such, it is highly limited in production. Reference 5370P already has a very special place in the hearts of Patek Philippe enthusiasts because it was the first ‘split-chronograph only’ wristwatch to be made by the company since the legendary vintage reference 1436 was discontinued in the 1960s. The great appeal of the 5370P is that it gives collectors the best of both worlds in many ways, its 41 mm. diameter water-resistant platinum case provided with both solid and display screw backs, is perfectly constructed and sized for practical modern use whilst its overall aesthetic is distinctly vintage, with an oversized co-axial crown and dial with Breguet numerals and tachymeter scale. The movement is the superbly finished manually wound caliber CHR 29 535 PS with a redesigned rattrapante mechanism.
The magnificent rich blue dial is a work of art in ‘Grand Feu’ enamel. One of the specialities of Patek Philippe, the creation of such perfect and unblemished enamel dials is a time-consuming process requiring a high degree of specialisation and skill. After melting in a furnace at 850 degrees Celsius, the enamel coating is then allowed to solidify to a glasslike consistency, resulting in an intense blue colour. To accommodate the small feet of the white-gold Breguet numerals, small holes must then be drilled into the dial, a process that requires extreme care due to the fragile and brittle nature of enamel.
This great modern Patek Philippe rarity offers collectors and those who appreciate the very best, the first opportunity to acquire at auction the blue dial reference 5370P-011.
Considered one of the finest complicated watches to be produced by Patek Philippe in recent years and although not a limited edition as such, it is highly limited in production. Reference 5370P already has a very special place in the hearts of Patek Philippe enthusiasts because it was the first ‘split-chronograph only’ wristwatch to be made by the company since the legendary vintage reference 1436 was discontinued in the 1960s. The great appeal of the 5370P is that it gives collectors the best of both worlds in many ways, its 41 mm. diameter water-resistant platinum case provided with both solid and display screw backs, is perfectly constructed and sized for practical modern use whilst its overall aesthetic is distinctly vintage, with an oversized co-axial crown and dial with Breguet numerals and tachymeter scale. The movement is the superbly finished manually wound caliber CHR 29 535 PS with a redesigned rattrapante mechanism.
The magnificent rich blue dial is a work of art in ‘Grand Feu’ enamel. One of the specialities of Patek Philippe, the creation of such perfect and unblemished enamel dials is a time-consuming process requiring a high degree of specialisation and skill. After melting in a furnace at 850 degrees Celsius, the enamel coating is then allowed to solidify to a glasslike consistency, resulting in an intense blue colour. To accommodate the small feet of the white-gold Breguet numerals, small holes must then be drilled into the dial, a process that requires extreme care due to the fragile and brittle nature of enamel.
This great modern Patek Philippe rarity offers collectors and those who appreciate the very best, the first opportunity to acquire at auction the blue dial reference 5370P-011.