Year: 2008
Reference No: 5970J-001
Movement No: 3'049'606
Case No: 4'462'717
Material: 18K yellow gold
Calibre: Manual, cal. CH27-70 Q, 24 jewels, stamped with the Geneva Seal
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated December 09, 2008, product literature, leather document holder, additional caseback, cardboard sleeve, setting pin, wooden presentation box and outer packaging.

The Patek Philippe reference 5970 has now rightfully earned its place as one of the most cherished and sought-after neo-vintage Patek Philippe models. Serving as the proud successor to Patek Philippe's lineage of perpetual calendar chronographs, which began with the reference 1518 and continued through the renowned 2499 and 3970, this timepiece was introduced in 2004. However, its presence in the catalog was relatively brief, spanning only seven years – the shortest duration for any perpetual calendar chronograph model from Patek Philippe. In 2011, it made way for the reference 5270, housing Patek Philippe's inaugural in-house chronograph caliber and marking the end of the Nouvelle Lemania-based movement in the reference 5970, celebrated as a Patek Philippe technical masterpiece. Remarkably, the reference 5970 follows a distinctive production timeline, with white and pink gold models available from 2004 to 2007, the yellow gold variant was made available only in 2008, and the concluding two years, 2009 and 2010, featuring the platinum version. Consequently, the existing yellow gold version is speculated to be the rarest among them – an unusual occurrence for Patek Philippe, where yellow gold typically prevails as the most common metal, at least until the early 2000s. Aesthetically, there is a noticeable "return to the origin": while reference 2499 (2nd series onward) and reference 3970 adopted round pushers, the reference 5970 reverts to rectangular pushers, reminiscent of the initial models in the series – the highly sought-after references 1518 and 2499 1st series. The present yellow gold model enhances this vintage ambiance, aligning with the historical norm for vintage Patek Philippe complicated pieces. Further preserved in excellent overall condition the present yellow gold Patek Philippe reference 5970 from 2008 is further accompanied by its full and complete set of accessories.