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Lot 161
Patek Philippe. A Fine, Large and Rare 18k White Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5070G, Movement No. 3'363'232, Case No. 4'387'985, Manufactured in 2006
Closed7 June 2016
Price Realised
USD 62,500
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Specialist note
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 2006 and its subsequent sale on December 21st, 2006. Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated April 16th, 2007, product literature and a Patek Philippe leather envelope.
Production of the 5070 in white gold began in 2001. It followed the first production for this reference which was in yellow gold and it preceded the production of pink gold and finally platinum. Each color was made in approximately 1000 examples, except for platinum which was in a lesser quantity of approximately 500 examples. With a substantial diameter of 42mm, this is one of the largest watches ever produced by Patek Philippe.
To the best of our knowledge the present watch has never before been offered in public.
Production of the 5070 in white gold began in 2001. It followed the first production for this reference which was in yellow gold and it preceded the production of pink gold and finally platinum. Each color was made in approximately 1000 examples, except for platinum which was in a lesser quantity of approximately 500 examples. With a substantial diameter of 42mm, this is one of the largest watches ever produced by Patek Philippe.
To the best of our knowledge the present watch has never before been offered in public.