Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960R-010

Patek Philippe PATEK PHILIPPE. A PINK GOLD REFERENCE 5960R-010 CHRONOGRAPH

Description The Reference 5960 annual calendar, power reserve, chronograph, which was launched in 2006, features the first chronograph movement created by Patek Philippe and produced entirely in-house from start to finish. This modern self-winding movement includes a vertical clutch that is nearly wear-free. The platinum model with a charcoal gray dial was released in 2006, followed by a rose gold version with a dark silvery gray vertically satin-finished dial in 2009. The 5960 combines a mechanical fly-back chronograph with an annual calendar, two of the most popular complications in watchmaking. The calendar mechanism is based on a patent granted to Patek Philippe in 1996, while the chronograph module uses a traditional column wheel construction to control the start, stop, and reset commands. However, instead of a lever for a horizontal wheel clutch, it uses the clamp of a vertical disk clutch, making it more reliable and eliminating the risk of hand bounce in either direction when the chronograph is switched on. The disk clutch is virtually wear-free, which allows the chronograph hand to be used as a second hand without affecting the rate accuracy of the movement. As a result, the reference 5960 does not have a seconds subdial. The watch has a round case with an anti-reflection coated sapphire-crystal glass and a sapphire-crystal display back. Since its introduction, the Reference 5960 has hugely appreciated by collectors. The model is now discontinued and is becoming increasingly sought-after, especially in the stunning pink gold gold with black dial configuration, such as the present lot. Condition Report Revive Fair Good Very Good Like New The watch is very good overall condition with signs of wear. The movement is running at the time of cataloging, however, it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) cannot be shipped outside the country of sale. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. Please note that this item is final sale and not eligible for return. The watch is very good overall condition with signs of wear. The movement is running at the time of cataloging, however, it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) cannot be shipped outside the country of sale. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. Please note that this item is final sale and not eligible for return. Year : 2012 Reference Number : 5960R-010 Model : Calatrava Annual Calendar Chronograph Complication : Annual Calendar, Flyback Chronograph Gender : Men's Dial Color(s) : Black Caliber : CH28-520 Movement Type : Automatic Case Material(s) : Rose Gold Case Size (mm) : 40 mm diameter Case Back : Sapphire display-back Band Material : Alligator Skin Clasp Type : Deployant buckle Clasp Material(s) : Rose Gold Signature : Case, Dial, Movement Box : Yes Papers : Yes