Patek Philippe

• cal. CH 27-70 manual winding nickel-finished lever movement, stamped with the seal of Geneva, 24 jewels, Gyromax balance • blue dial, applied Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register, outer tachometer ring • platinum case, stepped bezel, two rectangular chronograph pushers to the band, fluted downturned lugs, sapphire crystal display screw-down back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. The movement is running and the chronograph is operating correctly at the time of cataloguing. Dial in good condition. The case has light signs of wear but overall is in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Favoured for its sporty, elegant design, reference 5070 was the second largest wristwatch produced by Patek Philippe, with its diameter falling 0.8 mm short of that of the Sky Moon Tourbillon reference 5002.

Reference 5070 also represented Patek Philippe's return to production of chronograph watches in 1998 after an almost 30-year break. The last chronograph model produced before this was reference 1463, for which production was halted in the late 1960s.

The inspiration for the 5070 was reference 2512, a split-second chronograph produced by Patek Philippe between 1950 and 1952. The case and dial designs are very much alike. The model has since been discontinued, and the firm unveiled reference 5170, a simple chronograph featuring a pulsometer rather than a tachometer as seen on the 5070.