Patek Philippe Reference 5951 | A platinum perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, day and night and leap year indication, Circa 2012 | 百達翡麗 型號 5951 鉑金萬年曆追針計時腕錶備月相、晝夜及閏年顯示，製作年份約 2012

Patek Philippe

Reference 5951
A platinum perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, day and night and leap year indication, Circa 2012

百達翡麗 型號 5951
鉑金萬年曆追針計時腕錶備月相、晝夜及閏年顯示，製作年份約 2012

Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 27-525 mechanical, 27 jewels
Case: platinum, snap on sapphire crystal display back
Closure: platinum Patek Phillippe Henri Stern buckle
Size: 37 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated January 11, 2012, product literature in large leather portfolio and booklets

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall very good condition with minor signs of wear at places. The hallmarks on the case back are very crisp. The buckle with signs of wear.

Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition.

Movement: The movement is running at 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.

Catalogue Note:
Introduced at Baselworld 2010, the 5951 stunned the watchmaking industry for being the thinnest perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph ever crafted by Patek Philippe. Housed in a cushion-shaped platinum case, the watch is inspired by Patek Philippe wrist chronographs from the 1920s and is a favorite among watch collectors looking for important complications. The dial layout of the watch on the other hand is modern, with innovative positioning of the day and month windows, as well as the leap year and day and night apertures, all inspired by contemporary watchmaking elements. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the reference 5951 would be its red chronograph hands, propelled by the manual winding chronograph cal. 27-525 allowing the user to track two sets of lap times. The attractive movement can be admired through the sapphire display back, engraved by Patek Philippe’s very own PP seal, certifying the highest quality of watchmaking and accuracy. The 5951 was discontinued just after 5 years of production with only approximately 150 pieces, making it a rare Patek Philippe complication on the market.

Accompanied by its box and certificate, the present example is preserved in very attractive condition and is perfect for important occasions.