Patek Philippe 5070J-012 Chronograph Saatchi Gallery Edition
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2015
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe reference 5070J-012 chronograph is described as an edition produced for the 2015 Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition held at the Saatchi Gallery in London.
The watch features a yellow gold case and a distinctive brown soleil-finished dial with applied numerals that exhibit variations in font, specifically on the 1, 4, and 7 hour markers. It is equipped with a manually wound calibre CH 27-70 movement, which source documentation characterizes as a 'new-old-stock' movement derived from previous production reserves and featuring the Geneva Seal. The watch is presented on a strap and incorporates a tachymeter scale on the dial periphery, alongside two subsidiary dials for the chronograph functions and small seconds.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Edition
- Saatchi Gallery 2015
- Movement
- CH 27-70
- Reference
- 5070J-012
- Case Material
- Yellow Gold
- Certification
- Geneva Seal
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production Status
- New-Old-Stock
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Applied gold-colored numerals on a brown radial-brushed dial • Two sub-dials situated at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions • Two rectangular chronograph push-pieces flanking the crown
- Case and Dial Design
- The wristwatch features a yellow gold case described as a new-old-stock component. The dial is executed in a brown soleil finish, which is characterized by a sunburst pattern. The dial layout includes a peripheral tachymeter scale and two subsidiary dials. Distinctive design modifications are visible in the applied hour numerals, with specific styling applied to the 1, 4, and 7 hour markers. All printed details on the dial are rendered in white contrast.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is powered by the manually wound calibre CH 27-70. According to the source, this movement was sourced from new-old-stock reserves, representing a traditional mechanical chronograph construction derived from Lemania architecture. The movement carries the Geneva Seal, signifying adherence to technical and finishing standards set by the Geneva Hallmark. The chronograph functions are operated via push-pieces on the case side, managing the central seconds and two auxiliary registers.
- Historical Context and Edition
- This specific timepiece is associated with the 2015 Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London. The manufacturer is reported to have produced this version approximately five years after the standard reference 5070 series was discontinued. The source indicates that this watch may be one of only five examples ever produced for this specific occasion. The provenance and limited nature of this reference remain a primary focus of the provided cataloguing.
Identification
- Reference
- 5070J-012
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Total production quantity is estimated at only five units
- Research required: Verification of precise case dimensions or full provenance documentation is not provided