Description

The present reference is the Patek Philippe Multi-Scale Chronograph ref. 5975J-001, created in 2014 as an exclusive limited edition of 400 pieces in celebration of the manufacture’s historic 175th anniversary.

The watch is presented in a 40 mm case of 18k yellow gold, distinguished by elegant stepped and fluted lugs attached via invisible screws, reflecting mid-century classical architecture. The solid caseback is specially engraved with the celebratory inscription “PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE 175e Anniversaire 1839 – 2014”.

The silvery opaline dial is an homage to vintage instrument timepieces, featuring a triple concentric logarithmic scale: a telemeter scale on the outermost track for measuring distances based on sound, a central pulsometer scale calibrated for 15 pulsations to calculate heart rates, and a concentric inner tachymeter spiral for calculating speed over distance. Crisp black markings, blackened yellow gold applied hour markers, and matching leaf-shaped hands provide optimal legibility across the intricate dial landscape.

Powering the timepiece is the in-house automatic winding Calibre CH 28-520, an advanced chronograph movement equipped with a vertical clutch and column-wheel mechanism, a Gyromax balance, and a Spiromax balance spring. Regulated to the exacting standards of the Patek Philippe Seal, this commemorative reference stands as a prized collector’s piece celebrating one of the most significant milestones in the maison’s storied history.

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.