Patek Philippe Complication Chronograph 42mm Platinum

The Patek Philippe reference 5070 is one of the most historically significant chronographs of the modern era, and the platinum 5070P-001 stands as its rarest and most coveted variant. Introduced at Baselworld 1998, the 5070 marked Patek Philippe's return to the standalone chronograph after a decades-long absence following the legendary reference 1463. At 42mm, the 5070 was audaciously large by the maison's standards — its first production wristwatch to exceed 40mm in diameter — drawing direct inspiration from the extraordinary reference 2512 split-seconds chronograph of the early 1950s. The platinum version, released in 2008 for the reference's tenth anniversary, was produced in a limited run of approximately 500 examples before being discontinued in 2010, making it the rarest of the four 5070 configurations in yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, and platinum.

The 42mm case in 950 platinum is distinguished by the reference's signature stepped bezel and distinctly Art Deco-influenced profile — a deliberate homage to the golden era of Swiss horology. The metallic blue sunburst dial, exclusive to the platinum model, carries applied 18k white gold Arabic numerals, a base-1000 tachymetric scale, and a fine 1/5th-second graduation railway track on the outer ring. Two large counters sit symmetrically at 3 o'clock (30-minute register) and 9 o'clock (small seconds), lending exceptional legibility to the chronograph display. The column-wheel mechanism operates the push-piece functions with that characteristic smooth, decisive action associated only with the finest complications. At the heart of the 5070P beats the Calibre CH 27-70, a manual-winding movement derived from the celebrated Lemania 2310 ébauche — the last occasion Patek Philippe employed an ébauche movement in a chronograph before transitioning to the in-house calibre 5170. The movement offers approximately 60 hours of power reserve from its mainspring.

The 5070P-001 is fitted with a screw-down sapphire crystal display caseback, allowing an unobstructed view of the beautifully finished Calibre CH 27-70 with its Geneva striping, chamfered edges, and Gyromax balance wheel. This pre-owned example comes on its original blue alligator strap with a matching platinum deployant clasp. For the advanced collector, the 5070P represents an irreplaceable chapter in Patek Philippe's chronograph history — the final statement of an era, produced in platinum for only a single year. Buy this pre-owned Patek Philippe Chronograph 5070P on Master Luxury with papers at exclusive price.