99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 85
Patek Philippe Genève, Movement No. 3146077, Case No. 4052542, Ref. 5070J-001, Cal. 27-70 CHR, 42 mm, circa 1998
A large wristband chronograph with manual-winding, sold in December 1998. This piece was produced in a very small annual edition of only 250 pieces. With Patek Philippe original box, original certificate, operating instructions, leather wallet and brochures
Case: 18k gold, glazed screw back, 18k gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Dial: black.
Reference 5070 marked Patek Philippe's return to the high quality wrist chronograph after 30 years. The last chronograph model before that had been reference 1463 and its production had ceased by the late 1960s. Reference 5070 was limited to 250 pieces a year and was produced from 1998 to 2010, first in yellow gold and then in white gold, pink gold and platinum; the model had a metallic dial in various colours depending on the case material.
Over the years, reference 5070 has become one of the most highly sought after wrist chronographs ever.
A large wristband chronograph with manual-winding, sold in December 1998. This piece was produced in a very small annual edition of only 250 pieces. With Patek Philippe original box, original certificate, operating instructions, leather wallet and brochures
Case: 18k gold, glazed screw back, 18k gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Dial: black.
Reference 5070 marked Patek Philippe's return to the high quality wrist chronograph after 30 years. The last chronograph model before that had been reference 1463 and its production had ceased by the late 1960s. Reference 5070 was limited to 250 pieces a year and was produced from 1998 to 2010, first in yellow gold and then in white gold, pink gold and platinum; the model had a metallic dial in various colours depending on the case material.
Over the years, reference 5070 has become one of the most highly sought after wrist chronographs ever.
Sold
estimated
40.000—60.000 €
Price realized
47.500 €