Description

Following on the legacy of its sibling the 5970P, this very rare discontinued model – the reference 5971P – is the gem-set upgrade featuring a platinum case which houses the last non-manufacture perpetual calendar movement, 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.

Nestled within an elegant platinum case measuring 40mm in diameter, the fantastic black dial with white inscriptions and diamond hour markers offers great legibility for its many functions. The perpetual calendar function is displayed by three counters : a 30 minutes counter with leap years indicator at 3 o’clock, date with moon-phase indication at 6 o’clock, and small seconds with 24 hours display at 9 o’clock. The day of the week and the month are displayed in the double window at 12 o’clock. The 40mm case is set with 36 baguette-cut diamonds and the pin buckle wasn’t forgotten, it is also adorned with 6 baguette-cut diamonds.

The 5971P is an extremely rare example set with diamonds and produced in a very small quantity. Amongst purists, the 5970 collection is perhaps the most desirable in all aspects. Only few hundred pieces of the 5971P are estimated to have been made before its replacement by the 5271P.

For the history, 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), the reference 5970 (2004-2010) and finally the current production model on the Patek Philippe catalogue – the reference 5270.

This watch is powered by the manual-winding Caliber CH 27-70Q, based on a Lemania ebauche.
The perpetual calendar chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve, is visible through the sapphire crystal case-back.

Offered with its full original set of paperwork; warranty certificate with brochure and box.

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.