Case and Dial Design
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5970G is housed in a three-body, 18K white gold case, measuring 40 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. The design incorporates a polished finish with a concave bezel and curved, fluted lugs. The case features a transparent screwed-down back, which allows for viewing of the movement, complemented by sapphire crystals on both sides. A secondary solid 18K white gold case back is also provided with the set.
The matte silver dial displays a comprehensive array of information. It includes applied oxidized white gold faceted baton indexes and matching feuille hands. Chronograph functionality is provided via a 30-minute register and an outer tachometer with a 1/5th seconds scale. Perpetual calendar indications are presented through apertures for the days of the week, months, and moon phases, alongside subsidiary dials for 24-hour time and leap year cycles.
The watch is water-resistant and fitted with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, as described in the official lot documentation. The dial retains a clean, organized layout despite the inclusion of multiple astronomical and timing functions.
Evidence for this section
- “Three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, curved and fluted lugs, transparent screwed-down case back, sapphire crystals.”
- “Matte silver with applied oxidized white gold faceted baton indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 24 hours, the 30-minute register and the leap year, graduation for the days of the month, minute/ seconds track, outer tachometer and 1/5th seconds scale, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases.”