Patek Philippe Reference 5970R Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2000s
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe reference 5970R is a perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch featuring a pink gold case with a diameter of 40 millimeters. The dial configuration includes a tachymeter scale, perpetual calendar indications, moon phase display, and chronograph registers.
According to the source, this specific example originates from the early production period of the reference. The design is described as part of an effort to integrate traditional perpetual calendar chronograph heritage into the 21st century. The reference was produced for a duration of approximately six years, bridging earlier manufacturing eras with contemporary design sensibilities. The movement is visible through the case back, exhibiting traditional finishing on the chronograph components.
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Perpetual calendar chronograph
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Reference
- 5970R
- Case Diameter
- 40mm
- Case Material
- Pink Gold
- Certification
- Geneva Seal
- Movement Base
- Lemania
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
- Production Duration
- 6 years
Design
- Visible features
- • Pink gold case measuring 40mm in diameter • Dial includes day/month apertures and moon phase indicator • Lemania-based chronograph movement visible via transparent case back • Brown leather strap with deployant clasp
- Historical Context
- The development of the 5970 reference is attributed to the approach of Thierry Stern. The project sought to modernize the traditional Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph for the 21st century. The production run of this reference lasted approximately six years. It is positioned as a juncture between the brand's traditional manufacturing era and its modernization phase, combining heritage design with current sizing requirements.
- Case and Dial Design
- The Patek Philippe 5970R features a 40-millimeter pink gold case characterized by the specific shaping and finishing of the lugs. The aesthetic is intended to represent a transition within the manufacturer's design language, blending traditional elements with modern dimensions. The dial is arranged to display multiple complications, incorporating a perpetual calendar with day and month apertures, a moon phase display, and chronograph registers. A tachymeter scale is positioned along the periphery, providing a balanced layout that aims for legibility while maintaining the visual complexity associated with perpetual calendar chronographs.
- Movement and Construction
- The watch is equipped with a movement based on a Lemania ébauche. This caliber is notable in the history of the reference as one of the last models from the brand to utilize this specific movement architecture. Visible through the case back, the chronograph mechanism follows a traditional design layout. The components receive manual finishing, and the movement bears the Geneva Seal, a certification of construction and finishing standards.
Identification
- Reference
- 5970R
- 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
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