The International Connoisseur: Jewels and Watches

Patek Philippe

Reference 5970G-019 | A white gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, Circa 2014

Restricted Species

Auction Closed

September 15, 03:12 PM GMT

Estimate

120,000 - 200,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Reference 5970G-019

A white gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, Circa 2014

Dial: salmon

Caliber: cal. CH 27-70 Q mechanical, 24 jewels

Movement number: 3'931'982

Case: 18k white gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back

Case number: 4'438'612

Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated January 6, 2014, leather bi-fold, booklet, service box, additional sealed solid case back, sealed hang tag and setting pin

Case: The case is in overall excellent condition with minor signs of use. The buckle is in equivalent condition.

Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping and the state of California.***

The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.

One of the most elegant and classic collection of Patek Philippe's perpetual calendar chronographs, the reference 5970 was launched in 2004, was only made for 6 years, and was in fact the first watch designed by the current president Thierry Stern. It was also the final perpetual calendar chronograph where the brand to employ a Lemania-based movement, which was replaced by the successor reference 5270's fully in-house movement. Often regarded as the bridge between traditional and modern perpetual calendar chronographs from the brand, the present example of the 5970 features a white gold case and a stunning salmon dial with white gold baton markers.

Delivered in 2014 via the Geneva Boutique in Switzerland 4 years after the regular reference had ceased production, this truly remarkable watch was likely a private commission. Interestingly, one year later in 2015, Patek Philippe announced a limited run of almost identical Ref 5970G’s to coincide with the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition held at the Saatchi Gallery, London as part of the company’s 175th anniversary celebrations. Alongside similarly salmon dialed Ref 5070 and 3940 made for the grand exhibition, a suspected 5 examples for the 5970G-019 with salmon dials were produced and delivered in 2016 .

Sotheby's is proud to present the present lot which is preserved in exceptional condition and is presented with the full suite of accessories.