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Patek Philippe 5070J-012 Chronograph Saatchi Gallery Edition

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe reference 5070J-012 chronograph is described as an edition produced for the 2015 Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition held at the Saatchi Gallery in London. The watch features a yellow gold case and a distinctive brown soleil-finished dial with applied numerals that exhibit variations in font, specifically on the 1, 4, and 7 hour markers. It is equipped with a manually wound calibre CH 27-70 movement, which source documentation characterizes as a 'new-old-stock' movement derived from previous production reserves and featuring the Geneva Seal. The watch is presented on a strap and incorporates a tachymeter scale on the dial periphery, alongside two subsidiary dials for the chronograph functions and small seconds.

Front view of the Patek Philippe 5070J-012 showing the brown dial and yellow gold case.
Front view of the Patek Philippe 5070J-012 showing the brown dial and yellow gold case. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
5070J-012
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2015
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The wristwatch features a yellow gold case described as a new-old-stock component. The dial is executed in a brown soleil finish, which is characterized by a sunburst pattern.

The dial layout includes a peripheral tachymeter scale and two subsidiary dials. Distinctive design modifications are visible in the applied hour numerals, with specific styling applied to the 1, 4, and 7 hour markers. All printed details on the dial are rendered in white contrast.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه این ساعت بر اساس اعلام فروشنده از طلای زرد ساخته شده”
  • “در ارقام برجسته ساعت، به‌ویژه در اعداد ۱، ۴ و ۷، تغییرات طراحی متمایزی اعمال شده است”

Movement and Functionality

The watch is powered by the manually wound calibre CH 27-70. According to the source, this movement was sourced from new-old-stock reserves, representing a traditional mechanical chronograph construction derived from Lemania architecture.

The movement carries the Geneva Seal, signifying adherence to technical and finishing standards set by the Geneva Hallmark. The chronograph functions are operated via push-pieces on the case side, managing the central seconds and two auxiliary registers.

Evidence for this section
  • “قلب تپنده این مدل کالیبر دستی CH 27-70 است”
  • “این کالیبر بر پایه لمانیا یکی از محبوب‌ترین موتورهای کرنوگراف مکانیکی سنتی است”
  • “نشان کیفیت ژنو (Geneva Seal) را داراست”

Historical Context and Edition

This specific timepiece is associated with the 2015 Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London. The manufacturer is reported to have produced this version approximately five years after the standard reference 5070 series was discontinued.

The source indicates that this watch may be one of only five examples ever produced for this specific occasion. The provenance and limited nature of this reference remain a primary focus of the provided cataloguing.

Evidence for this section
  • “به عنوان یکی از تنها ۵ نمونه تولیدشده برای نمایشگاه بزرگ سال ۲۰۱۵ پتک فیلیپ در گالری ساتچی (Saatchi Gallery) لندن شناخته می‌شود”
  • “این نسخه حدود ۵ سال پس از توقف تولید رسمی مدل مرجع 5070 به صورت سفارشی و محدود ساخته شده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific case diameter of this reference 5070J-012?
  • Are there official Patek Philippe archive extracts that verify the specific Saatchi Gallery edition production numbers?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe 5070J-012 Chronograph Saatchi Gallery Edition
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Patek Philippe”
Reference5070J-012“5070J-012”
MovementCH 27-70“کالیبر دستی CH 27-70”
Case MaterialYellow Gold“طلای زرد”
EditionSaatchi Gallery 2015“نمایشگاه بزرگ سال ۲۰۱۵ پتک فیلیپ در گالری ساتچی (Saatchi Gallery) لندن”
Production StatusNew-Old-Stock“New-Old-Stock”
CertificationGeneva Seal“نشان کیفیت ژنو (Geneva Seal)”

Visible details

  • Applied gold-colored numerals on a brown radial-brushed dial
  • Two sub-dials situated at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions
  • Two rectangular chronograph push-pieces flanking the crown

Research qualifications

  • Total production quantity is estimated at only five units
  • Verification of precise case dimensions or full provenance documentation is not provided

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Patek Philippe رفرنس 5070J-012 کرنوگراف نسخه Saatchi Gallery

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 48afde0c0d

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