{"product_id":"patek-philippe-chronograph-as10810","title":"Patek Philippe Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition overall. Case shows light signs of wear and retains strong lines. Dial and matching handset are excellent.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatek Philippe has sat atop the horological mountain for going on two centuries, having earned near-universal acclaim for their proficiencies in designing, engineering, and manufacturing some of the most exquisite timepieces the world has ever seen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe celebrated \u003cem\u003emaison \u003c\/em\u003ehas a tradition of creating watches that transcend mere trends and changing tastes. Leaning on the pillars of timeless design, refinement, and mechanical ingenuity, there’s arguably no other \u003cem\u003emanufacture\u003c\/em\u003e that does it better. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most legendary of complications for Patek Philippe is the manually-wound chronograph. Following the discontinuation of the Ref. 1463 in the mid-20th century, Patek had no manually-wound chronograph in its collection. Then, in 1998, the brand presented the Reference 5070. Featuring modern 42mm proportions and utilizing a much smaller movement based upon the Lemania 2310 ébauche, Patek filled the extra dial space with added scales around its perimeter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5070 was bold in its proportions, and the market didn’t initially fall for it. Over time, however, its small production numbers, high quality, and vintage-inspired aesthetics saw it enjoy one of the most legendary collecting statuses in the neo-vintage Patek marketplace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular 5070 from circa 2008 is emblematic of all that makes the Ref. 5070 such a highly desired piece: Housed in a 42mm platinum case with 'paddle' pushers, a signed crown, an elegant stepped bezel, and a sapphire crystal, it features a sunray blue dial with a white-printed 1\/5th-seconds track, tachymeter scale, and 'railroad' minute track; applied white gold 'Arabic' indices; a dual-register chronograph with 30-minute counter; and an elegant 'feuille' handset. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the Patek Philippe Calibre CH 27-70 hand-wound movement with a beat rate of 18,000 vph and a power reserve of 58 hours, it comes paired to a blue alligator strap with tone-on-tone top stitching and a signed deployant clasp. Accompanied by its box set as well as an Extract from the Archives dating to 2008, this gorgeous, vintage-inspired Patek is ready for the wrist of its next owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312563233012,"sku":"40930708","price":194950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS10810_40930708_PATEKPHILIPPE_COMPLICATIONS_5070P-001-1.jpg?v=1788456754","url":"https:\/\/www.watchesofswitzerland.com\/en-int\/products\/patek-philippe-chronograph-as10810","provider":"Watches of Switzerland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}