Patek Philippe 5070J Chronograph Watch

Brand: Patek Philippe

Case Material: 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Strap Material: Crocodile

Case Shape: Round

Movement: Manual Wind

Chronograph: Yes

Case Dimensions: Height: 0.52 in (13 mm) Width: 1.66 in (42 mm) Diameter: 1.66 in (42 mm) Length: 1.66 in (42 mm)

Style: Modern

Place of Origin: Switzerland

Period: 2000-2009

Date of Manufacture: 2000

Condition: Excellent. In original box. This example looks like it has not been published with very strong hallmarks. It does have a new Patek Philippe Alligator Strap with the Deployant Buckle.

Patek Philippe Ref# 5070J-001 This example is in excellent condition with very crisp hallmarks.

The 5070J chronograph manual-wind watch, features a 42 mm case. This is a Yellow gold example with Black dial and yellow gold deployment buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, second hand, and chronograph.

ESSAY:

The Patek Philippe reference 5070 was the first chronograph-only wristwatch released by the firm since the 1960s when production of the iconic water resistant reference 1463 ceased. Introduced in 1998 at Basel, it was something of a shock to collectors that Patek would choose to reintroduce their chronograph-only line in such bold fashion particularly the oversized 42mm case diameter and the dramatically thick, stepped bezel. First released in 18K yellow gold with a black dial, such as the present example, the manufacture drew inspiration for the design of the 5070 from a unique, split-seconds chronograph wristwatch from the early 1950s:

In 1998, the Ref. 5070 represented Patek Philippe's return to production of chronograph watches after 30 years . The 5070 production was limited to 250 watches per year in each metal. It was in production for a relatively short time:

1998-2002 Yellow Gold

2002-2008 Rose Gold & White Gold

- Watch Specifications -

Reference Number: 5070J

Year: 1999

Movement: Manual Winding, Caliber 27-70

Case Diameter: 42mm

Dial Color: Black

Band Type: Alligator Strap

Functions: Chronograph

Thickness: 13mm

Condition: Mint

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