Hong Kong, Nov 26, 2022
LOT 548
PATEK PHILIPPE
REF. 5971/12P-011, PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH, PLATINUM, RUBIES
REF. 5971/12P-011, PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH, PLATINUM, RUBIES
HKD 7,850,000 - 14,920,000
EUR 1,010,000 - 1,920,000 / CHF 990,000 - 1,880,000 / USD 1,000,000 - 1,900,000
Sold: HKD 9,030,000
An impressive, extremely rare and fine, platinum manual winding perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch set with 42 baguette rubies(4.98 ct ), with moonphase and transparent caseback.
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Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe
Model Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Reference 5971/12P-011
Year Sold in 2011
Movement No. 3932220
Case No. 4529814
Buckle Patek Philippe platinum and ruby buckle
Diameter 40mm.
Caliber CH 27-70 Q
Weight 109gr. (approx.).
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories PP fitted box, certificate with leather folder, ruby-set pin
Notes
One of the very few examples of the platinum Ref. 5971 with gem set bezel, the so-called “Ring of colours”
The Ref. 5970 – a wrist-chronograph with perpetual calendar – represents a “Must” in the production of the Genevan manufacture. It all started in the 1940’s with the launch of Ref. 1518, which will be followed in the 1950’s by Ref. 2499, then in the 1980’s by the Ref. 3970. If these models are now highly coveted by amateurs, it is due to the fact that a¾er the Second World War, Patek Philippe was the only watchmaker in the world to be able to produce in series this kind of parts, certainly in a few examples each year but of a remarkable quality of execution.
The Ref. 5970 was launched in 2004 and was produced until 2011. It remains today a very popular model among collectors. The Ref. 5971 was launched in 2007, with a platinum case, a bezel set with 36 baguette diamonds (around 4 carats) and a black lacquered dial. It remains available in the product catalogue for just three years. It can therefore be reasonably assumed that the number of examples sold should not exceed one hundred units.
Patek Philippe, Ref. 5971 P, “Ring of Colours”
In addition to these few dozen pieces that can be described as “series”, the Genevan manufacture has produced for some of its most important customers versions whose bezels are set with sapphires, rubies or emeralds, instead of diamonds.
These rare models are today nicknamed by collectors: “Ring of Colours”.
It seems that this special little production, with the three coloured gems, is distributed like this:
• five models set with sapphires (Ref. 5971 / 11P)
• five models set with rubies (Ref. 5971 / 12P)
• ten models with emeralds (Ref. 5973 / 11P)
It is also said that some watches are also known to have gemstones on the lugs in addition to the bezel and dial. There are even lacquered dials in colours other than black, … a royal blue has already been spotted!
The fact remains that Ref. 5971 is already a rare watch in its “classic” diamond version, but to have the opportunity to acquire a version with a “ring of colours” is quite exceptional.
The Ref. 5970 – a wrist-chronograph with perpetual calendar – represents a “Must” in the production of the Genevan manufacture. It all started in the 1940’s with the launch of Ref. 1518, which will be followed in the 1950’s by Ref. 2499, then in the 1980’s by the Ref. 3970. If these models are now highly coveted by amateurs, it is due to the fact that a¾er the Second World War, Patek Philippe was the only watchmaker in the world to be able to produce in series this kind of parts, certainly in a few examples each year but of a remarkable quality of execution.
The Ref. 5970 was launched in 2004 and was produced until 2011. It remains today a very popular model among collectors. The Ref. 5971 was launched in 2007, with a platinum case, a bezel set with 36 baguette diamonds (around 4 carats) and a black lacquered dial. It remains available in the product catalogue for just three years. It can therefore be reasonably assumed that the number of examples sold should not exceed one hundred units.
Patek Philippe, Ref. 5971 P, “Ring of Colours”
In addition to these few dozen pieces that can be described as “series”, the Genevan manufacture has produced for some of its most important customers versions whose bezels are set with sapphires, rubies or emeralds, instead of diamonds.
These rare models are today nicknamed by collectors: “Ring of Colours”.
It seems that this special little production, with the three coloured gems, is distributed like this:
• five models set with sapphires (Ref. 5971 / 11P)
• five models set with rubies (Ref. 5971 / 12P)
• ten models with emeralds (Ref. 5973 / 11P)
It is also said that some watches are also known to have gemstones on the lugs in addition to the bezel and dial. There are even lacquered dials in colours other than black, … a royal blue has already been spotted!
The fact remains that Ref. 5971 is already a rare watch in its “classic” diamond version, but to have the opportunity to acquire a version with a “ring of colours” is quite exceptional.