Patek Philippe Chronograph Reference 5070, 2001-2007
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2001-2007
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Chronograph, reference 5070, is a manually wound wristwatch housed in a 42mm white gold case. Originally presented by the manufacture in 1998, the model incorporates a movement derived from the Lemania 2310.
The watch features a silver dial with blackened Arabic numeral indexes and hands. The dial layout includes two sub-dials and peripheral scales designed to utilize the space afforded by the watch's large dimensions. This specific iteration in white gold was produced between 2001 and 2007. The timepiece is presented on a dark-colored leather strap with a crocodile-style finish, featuring a push-piece configuration on the case side for chronograph operation and a crown signed with the Patek Philippe emblem.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Reference
- 5070
- Dial color
- Silver
- Case material
- White gold
- Movement base
- Lemania 2310
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production period
- 2001-2007
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Silver dial with blackened Arabic numerals • Two-register chronograph layout • Crown embossed with Patek Philippe logo • Dark leather strap with visible stitching
- Case and Dial Design
- The Patek Philippe reference 5070 is constructed with a 42mm white gold case, a diameter that the source identifies as a modern proportion for the manufacture. The case includes lateral push-pieces for the chronograph functions and a crown positioned at 3 o'clock. The dial is silver-toned and features blackened Arabic numerals and hands to provide legibility. Because of the movement dimensions relative to the case size, the watch includes peripheral scales surrounding the central display to populate the dial space. The watch is secured by a dark, textured leather strap with stitching, emphasizing a formal configuration for this chronograph model.
- Movement and Mechanical Context
- The reference 5070 signifies Patek Philippe's return to a dedicated manually wound chronograph within their collections following the earlier discontinuation of the reference 1463 in the mid-20th century. The mechanical operation of the watch is based upon a movement derived from the Lemania 2310 architecture, a design choice necessitated by the 42mm case dimensions.
- Production and Collecting Status
- The white gold iteration of the reference 5070 documented here was manufactured over a six-year period between 2001 and 2007. While the model was not initially popular upon its market debut due to its dimensions, it later achieved high status among collectors. The market interest in the reference 5070 is attributed by the source to its production numbers and sizing, leading to its identification as a significant piece within the neo-vintage Patek Philippe market segment.
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: Movement caliber details inferred from general production history rather than inspection
- Research required: Exact production year within 2001-2007 range not verified