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Patek Philippe Reference 5970J-001 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe reference 5970J-001 is a yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch, dated by the source to circa 2007. The timepiece features a silvered dial displaying day and month apertures, a date ring enclosing a moon phase indicator, a 24-hour display, and leap year cycles, bordered by a tachymeter scale. The source lists the 40 mm 18k yellow gold case as featuring rectangular pushers and a screw-down sapphire crystal display case back. According to cataloguing, the manual-winding movement is calibre 27-70 Q with 24 jewels, and the watch fastens with an 18k yellow gold folding clasp.

Three-quarter front view of the Patek Philippe reference 5970J-001 perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch
Three-quarter front view of the Patek Philippe reference 5970J-001 perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch — Sotheby's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.sothebys.com
Category
Wristwatch · Perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
5970J-001
Catalogue / lot identifier
151
Source-reported date
Circa 2007
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
4'453'762

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

Physical Configuration

The Patek Philippe reference 5970J-001 is an 18k yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch. The case measures 40 mm in diameter and is fitted with a screw-down sapphire crystal display case back, rectangular chronograph pushers, and a fluted winding crown.

The timepiece features a silvered dial. The dial displays day and month apertures, three subsidiary dials, an integrated moon phase indicator, a 24-hour display, and leap year cycles. The perimeter of the dial contains a railroad seconds track and a tachymeter scale.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back”
  • “Size: 40 mm diameter”
  • “Dial: silvered”
  • “Silvered dial displays day and month apertures below 12 o'clock, three subsidiary dials, and an integrated moon phase indicator”
  • “Case equipped with rectangular chronograph pushers and a fluted winding crown”

Mechanical Specifications

The watch is powered by the manual-winding calibre 27-70 Q, which features 24 jewels. The movement is identified by number 3'049'741. The watch case is marked with the number 4'453'762.

The watch is secured with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre: cal. 27-70 Q manual winding, 24 jewels”
  • “Movement number: 3'049'741”
  • “Case number: 4'453'762”
  • “Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp”

Provenance and Documentation

The source dates this timepiece to circa 2007. It is documented that the case, dial, and movement are signed.

Regarding documentation, the lot includes a Patek Philippe presentation case and outer packaging; however, original papers are not included.

Evidence for this section
  • “Circa 2007”
  • “Signed: case, dial and movement”
  • “Papers: no”
  • “Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation case with outer packaging”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific maintenance or service history of this movement, as no papers are present?
  • Are there specific inspection findings regarding the condition of the 18k yellow gold case or the functionality of the chronograph pushers?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Reference 5970J-001 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Calibrecal. 27-70 Q manual winding, 24 jewels“Calibre: cal. 27-70 Q manual winding, 24 jewels”
Movement Number3'049'741“Movement number: 3'049'741”
Case Number4'453'762“Case number: 4'453'762”
Case Material and Back18k yellow gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back“Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back”
Diameter40 mm“Size: 40 mm diameter”
Dialsilvered“Dial: silvered”
Closure18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp“Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp”
Lot Number151“Lot 151”

Visible details

  • Three-quarter frontal view of an 18k yellow gold wristwatch mounted on a textured dark brown leather strap
  • Silvered dial displays day and month apertures below 12 o'clock, three subsidiary dials, and an integrated moon phase indicator
  • Outer perimeter of the dial marked with an outer tachymeter scale and railroad seconds track
  • Case equipped with rectangular chronograph pushers and a fluted winding crown

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not visible in the supplied photograph; details rely on auction cataloguing
  • Original papers are catalogued as not included

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

Consulted source

Patek Philippe | Reference 5970J-001 | A yellow gold perpetual

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 1c0d2cba3f

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