Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960P-001

Patek Philippe Reference 5960P-001 | A platinum automatic annual calendar flyback chronograph wristwatch with power reserve and day/night indication, Circa 2006

Dial: anthracite Caliber: cal. 28-520/521 automatic, 40 jewels Movement number: 3’500’705 Case: platinum, screw down sapphire crystal display back Case number: 4’374’854 Closure: platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp Size: 40.5 mm diameter Signed: case, dial, and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated 24 December 2006, service invoice dated 8 June 2021, leather bi-foldIntroduced in 2006, the Patek Philippe ref. 5960 annual calendar flyback chronograph stands as a pivotal achievement for the esteemed manufacturer. Together with the Nautilus ref. 5980, this model heralded a significant milestone: the integration of an in-house chronograph movement into a non-perpetual calendar timepiece. While earlier Patek Philippe watches relied on Lemania movements, the ref. 5960 showcased the brand's first fully in-house designed and assembled chronograph caliber. Central to its design is the commanding "bull’s eye" subdial at 6 o'clock, ingeniously merging the minute and hour totalizers into a single register. Housed in a 40mm Calatrava-inspired case, the overall aesthetic balances athleticism with sophistication and refinement. Initially released in platinum with a distinguished gray dial, such as the present lot, the reference later expanded to include variants in white gold, pink gold, and stainless steel. We are pleased to offer this lot accompanied by its full suite of accessories.