Description

The lineage of the 5970 goes back to the great-great grandfather reference 1518 (1941-1954), followed by the reference 2499 (1950-1985), the reference 3970 (1985-2004) and then our model the 5970 (2004-2010) and finally the current production model on the Patek Philippe catalogue the reference 5270 (2010- ).

The present watch reference 5970J-001 is the yellow gold version from the 5970 series, this discontinued model houses the last non-manufacture perpetual calendar movement, it is based on a Lemania ébauche although heavily modified and finished by Patek Philippe. It is considered to be one of the best designed cases by the Genevian watchmaker.

Our watch, is in mint condition, it has a 40mm case with a white dial with black inscriptions. The Perpetual calendar function is displayed by three counters and a double window at 12 o’clock. The manual winding chronograph movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case-back, it has a power-reserve of 60 hours.

This example of the perpetual calendar chronograph is certainly one of the most desired references and year after year getting one of the very sought after modern timepiece from Patek Philippe.

Patek Philippe – Bio

Patek Philippe & Co. was founded in 1839, located in Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. It designs and manufactures timepieces and movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. It is considered by many experts and aficionados to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers.
In 1868, Patek Philippe made their first wristwatch, which was sold on November 13, 1876 to the Hungarian Countess.
It is the last independent, family-owned Genevan watch manufacture with uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years.