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163 . Patek Philippe
A fine and rare white gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with 24 hours , leap year indicator , moon phases , original certificate , additional case back and fitted presentation box
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Manufacturer Patek Philippe Year Circa 2007
Reference No . 5970 Movement No . 3 ’ 048 ’ 219 Case No . 4 ’ 375 ’ 024 Material 18k white gold Calibre Mechanical , CH 27-70 Q , 24 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap
Clasp / Buckle 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding deployant clasp Dimensions 40 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 700,000-1,200,000 USD 87,000-150,000
Accessories With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 2 February 2007 , additional case back , setting pin , product literature , instruction manual , leather wallet and fitted presentation box .
Reference 5970 was released around 2004 , following reference 3970 ’ s some 18 year production run . The new reference features a larger 40 mm case , as opposed to the 36mm case . Reference 5970 also cased a Lemaniabased movement , like its predecessors reference 3970 and reference 5004 , and featured square pushers as opposed to round ones .
Reference 5970 marked the end of an era before Patek Philippe started producing its own in-house movements . For this reason , the reference enjoys enormous popularity among its peers and is increasingly sought-after among collectors today .
Fresh to the market , the present watch is offered in like new condition .