Patek Philippe. A fine, exceptional and rare platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phase

Ref: 5951P-001, Purchased 16th September 2012

Footnotes

In 2010, Patek Philippe launched the bold reference 5951P at Baselworld. Powered by the revolutionary calibre CHR 27-525PS, it was at the time the thinnest column-wheel split-seconds chronograph ever made coming in at an incredible 7.3mm thick. When you consider how much is housed in this tiny package it really is mind blowing. There is the split-seconds chronograph as mentioned as well as date, day, month, leap year, day/night indication and a moon phase. In total there are over 400 individual parts and the case still only measures 37mm.

As well as being a mechanical marvel, the 5951P is also a highly wearable and stylish watch. The stand-out design features a platinum cushion case, black dial, silvered subsidiary dials, and red chronograph hands complimented by the red stitching of the leather strap. This model was in production for just 7 years and it is estimated that potentially as little as around 10 were made with this dial variation. The current example is fresh to the market and is from the first series of 5951Ps created which feature those red chronograph hands coupled with polished baton hour markers. These would later be phased out in favour of Breguet numerals and polished white gold chronograph hands.

The watch has only been worn a handful of times since purchased in 2012 and retains all of its' original accompaniments. This really would be a crowning jewel in any collection, ticking off every major box for the seasoned collector.