Schwarzwaldallee 171 4058 Basel, Switzerland
This distinguished horological sale presents a comprehensive collection spanning diverse eras and craftsmanship. Leading the offering is an exceptional array of luxury wristwatches from esteemed Swiss manufactures, prominently featuring Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Rolex. The sale is further enriched by fine groups of collectible pocket watches, notably including historically significant American examples from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a comprehensive overview for discerning collector
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LOT 416:
Patek Philippe
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Start price:
40,000
CHF
Estimate :
40,000 CHF - 60,000 CHF
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VAT: 8.1%
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Item Overview
Description:
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5960 1A-OO1
No. 5845988/6007928, circa 2015
A stainless steel annual calendar with chronograph
Case: round, screw-down transparent case back, signed
Dial: white opalin with black obus applied indexes, three aperture for the days of the week, date and month
indication, power reserve indicator, bull eye chronograph register with hours and minutes indication, center seconds,
outer 1/5th minute track, luminous markers, signed
Movement: automatic, Côtes de Genève decoration, stamped with the “PP” hallmark, caliber CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H,
40 jewels, central rotor with Calatrava cross engraved, signed
Buckle/Clasp: stainless steel bracelet with deployant clasp, signed
Dimensions: 40 mm
Weight: 129 g
Bracelet length: 17,5 cm
Provenance: from the original owner
The reference 5960 represents a remarkable achievement in Patek Philippe’s modern collection, combining two of the manufacture’s most sophisticated complications in a single timepiece. This reference features the exceptional pairing of a chronograph with an annual calendar, creating what horologists call a “watch première”. The annual calendar automatically accounts for months with 30 and 31 days, requiring manual adjustment only once per year, while the chronograph provides precise timing capabilities for sporting or professional use. The stainless steel execution of the reference 5960 is particularly significant, as Patek Philippe rarely produces their most complex timepieces in steel. Initially launched in gold in 2006, the reference was then introduced in 2014 in its stainless steel version. This choice makes the watch more accessible while maintaining the technical excellence expected from Geneva’s finest manufacture. The steel case also provides a more contemporary, sporty aesthetic that complements the chronograph function. The movement powering this reference represents extraordinary horological engineering. Combining chronograph and calendar mechanisms requires exceptional skill in layout and coordination of multiple gear trains. The caliber must manage the chronograph’s start, stop, and reset functions while simultaneously tracking the varying lengths of months through its calendar programming. The dial design demonstrates Patek Philippe’s mastery of complex display integration. Multiple subdials and apertures show the chronograph registers, day, date, month, and moon phases in a harmonious composition that maintains excellent legibility despite the wealth of information presented. This reference exemplifies how modern Patek Philippe continues to push horological boundaries while maintaining their classical design principles.
Ref. 5960 1A-OO1
No. 5845988/6007928, circa 2015
A stainless steel annual calendar with chronograph
Case: round, screw-down transparent case back, signed
Dial: white opalin with black obus applied indexes, three aperture for the days of the week, date and month
indication, power reserve indicator, bull eye chronograph register with hours and minutes indication, center seconds,
outer 1/5th minute track, luminous markers, signed
Movement: automatic, Côtes de Genève decoration, stamped with the “PP” hallmark, caliber CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H,
40 jewels, central rotor with Calatrava cross engraved, signed
Buckle/Clasp: stainless steel bracelet with deployant clasp, signed
Dimensions: 40 mm
Weight: 129 g
Bracelet length: 17,5 cm
Provenance: from the original owner
The reference 5960 represents a remarkable achievement in Patek Philippe’s modern collection, combining two of the manufacture’s most sophisticated complications in a single timepiece. This reference features the exceptional pairing of a chronograph with an annual calendar, creating what horologists call a “watch première”. The annual calendar automatically accounts for months with 30 and 31 days, requiring manual adjustment only once per year, while the chronograph provides precise timing capabilities for sporting or professional use. The stainless steel execution of the reference 5960 is particularly significant, as Patek Philippe rarely produces their most complex timepieces in steel. Initially launched in gold in 2006, the reference was then introduced in 2014 in its stainless steel version. This choice makes the watch more accessible while maintaining the technical excellence expected from Geneva’s finest manufacture. The steel case also provides a more contemporary, sporty aesthetic that complements the chronograph function. The movement powering this reference represents extraordinary horological engineering. Combining chronograph and calendar mechanisms requires exceptional skill in layout and coordination of multiple gear trains. The caliber must manage the chronograph’s start, stop, and reset functions while simultaneously tracking the varying lengths of months through its calendar programming. The dial design demonstrates Patek Philippe’s mastery of complex display integration. Multiple subdials and apertures show the chronograph registers, day, date, month, and moon phases in a harmonious composition that maintains excellent legibility despite the wealth of information presented. This reference exemplifies how modern Patek Philippe continues to push horological boundaries while maintaining their classical design principles.
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