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*The reference 5170 was a milestone model introduced in 2010 and housing
Patek Philippe’s first entirely in-house simple chronograph movement. It
replaced the 12-year run of the reference 5070, the first modern Patek
chronograph to be produced since the discontinuation of the iconic
vintage reference 1463 in the late 1960s. The reference 5070 was
significantly larger than the 5170’s 39 mm case diameter, at 42mm in
diameter, and housed a Lemania-based chronograph movement modified and
finished by Patek Philippe. In 2019, the reference 5170 in all case
metals was discontinued and replaced by the reference 5172 featuring a
larger, 41mm case with stepped lugs.
With a slim yet sizable
case profile, the 5170 is rather discreet and wearable - a perfect watch
for the office, board meeting, or for weekend wear. The yellow gold
iteration with baton indexes and opaline dial presents a more classical
styling than its predecessor 5070 or succeeding reference 5172 – perhaps
the closest one could get in the modern era to a vintage reference 530.
Stamped with the Patek Philippe Seal, the caliber CH 29-535 PS winds
smoothly and beautifully, and the chronograph pushers have extremely
satisfying haptics. The present example, consigned by the original
owner, is offered in its original factory seal and accompanied with its
full set of accessories - a rare opportunity to collect a discontinued
reference.
Ref Variations: 5170G-010, 5170g-001, 5170J-001, 5170R-010, 5170P-001, 5170R-001, 5170G, 5170R, 5170J, 5170-010, 5170G, 5170P, 5170-001,
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