Patek Philippe Chronograph reference 5070
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1998
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Chronograph, reference 5070, is a manual-wind wristwatch produced in yellow gold. Introduced by the brand in 1998, the model features a 42 mm case diameter.
The watch is powered by the Lemania 2310 base movement. Due to the movement's size relative to the case, the black dial incorporates various measurement scales to fill the space. This specific unit represents an example from the first three years of production. While the auction description reports the model as a highly regarded neo-vintage piece, it also notes that the authenticity of individual components requires professional verification.
The watch combines a large case dimension with a traditional manual-wind chronograph movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Movement
- Manual-wind Lemania 2310
- Case Diameter
- 42 mm
- Case Material
- Yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Introduction Date
- 1998
- Production period
- First three years
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Case constructed of yellow gold • Black dial features gold-toned markers and hands • Manual-wind movement based on Lemania 2310 calibre • Equipped with a brown leather strap
- Design and Construction
- The Patek Philippe reference 5070 is constructed with a yellow gold case measuring 42 mm in diameter. Introduced in 1998, the watch design incorporates a black dial accented with gold-toned details. The layout utilizes specific measurement scales arranged to accommodate the dimensions of the movement relative to the case size. The watch utilizes a manual-wind movement based on the Lemania 2310 calibre. This design pairs a large-scale case with a manual-wind mechanism, a configuration noted for its aesthetic and technical contrast.
- Authenticity and Reporting
- The provided details are based on the auction description, which does not constitute an independent verification of the object's condition or internal authenticity. The source explicitly advises that the authenticity of the watch's components should be verified by specialists. The auction description states that information regarding price and availability was accurate only at the time of initial data retrieval and does not represent an active sales listing.
- Production and Market History
- The reference 5070 marked the brand's reintroduction of a dedicated manual-wind chronograph after the mid-century discontinuation of the 1463 model. This specific unit belongs to the first generation, which spanned a three-year production period. Although the model's large dimensions encountered mixed initial market reception, it eventually became identified as a neo-vintage Patek Philippe model.
Identification
- Reference
- 5070
- 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: Authenticity of internal parts and components remains unverified by independent experts
- Research required: Source disclaimer indicates the provided information is not an independent verification of condition