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Patek Philippe. A Fine Oversized 18k Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial
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Patek Philippe. A Fine Oversized 18k Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5070, MOVEMENT NO. 3'146'440, CASE NO. 4'068'573, MANUFACTURED IN 1999

Closed13 June 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Fine Oversized 18k Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 5070, Movement No. 3'146'440, Case No. 4'068'573, Manufactured in 1999
Cal. 27-70 CHR mechanical movement, 24 jewels, stamped with the Geneva Seal, black dial, applied Arabic numerals, inner ring calibrated for tachometer, outer calibrated seconds, two subsidiary dials for 30 minute register and constant seconds, circular case, stepped bezel, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, glazed display screw down case back, 18k gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial, and movement signed
42mm diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1999 and its subsequent sale on September 8 of the same year. Further accompanied an undated Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, wooden presentation box, leather envelope, tie tag, product literature and outer packaging.

According to our research the present watch has never before been offered in public.

Reference 5070 was introduced into the market in 1998 with 1,000 pieces in yellow gold made until 2003; the yellow gold version is no longer in production anymore. This reference is, together with the Sky Moon model, the largest wristwatch made by Patek Philippe to date.