Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5970R-019, Pink Gold, Black Dial, Special Order, 2015

Sourced and consigned from a friend and original owner.

We proudly participated in the creation of this watch through the introduction and presentation of the collection of 26 different dials on 5970 to the head of the geneva boutique back in 2017... resulting in the delivery of this watch in Mai 2019.

An honorary for us to present it to the market on our first year of Horamundi

An exceptionally rare special-order 5970 in pink gold with black dial and pink-gold indexes, representing one of the most elusive configurations of Patek Philippe’s last Lemania-based perpetual calendar chronograph.

The Patek Philippe ref. 5970 occupies a decisive place in the modern history of complicated wristwatches: it is the final perpetual calendar chronograph from the manufacture to employ the celebrated Lemania 2310-based ébauche, reworked by Patek Philippe as calibre 27-70 Q. This 2019 special-order example, reference 5970R-019, elevates the model further still with an exceptionally rare black dial paired with applied pink-gold indexes and tachymeter scale—an allocation believed to have been reserved for the brand’s most privileged clients. Preserved in excellent condition and accompanied by its certificate of origin, extract, solid caseback, setting pin, hang tag, literature and presentation box, it is one of the most desirable modern Patek Philippe complications to appear publicly.

Among modern Patek Philippe references, few combine mechanical pedigree, balanced design and collector authority as convincingly as the ref. 5970. Introduced in 2004 under the leadership of Thierry Stern and co-designed with his father Philippe Stern, it stands at the end of a distinguished lineage that includes the legendary references 1518, 2499 and 3970. It was also the last perpetual calendar chronograph produced by Patek Philippe to rely on the Lemania 2310 architecture, a movement base revered for its elegance, proportions and chronograph feel, here transformed by the manufacture into the manually wound calibre 27-70 Q. For many collectors, this gives the 5970 a particular historical gravity: it is both modern enough for contemporary wear and classical enough to belong to the great chapter of post-war Geneva complicated watchmaking.

The present example, reference 5970R-019, belongs to an even more select category within that already exalted reference. Cased in 18k pink gold and measuring 40 mm in diameter, it is distinguished by a black dial with applied pink-gold indexes and matching tachymeter scale—an arresting and highly uncommon configuration that Horamundi identifies as a special-order dial and case combination. During the production life of the 5970, Patek Philippe is known to have delivered a small number of unique pieces and special commissions to important clients; this -019 dial code is understood to be among the rarest of them. Indeed, in 2026 Phillips New York offered a similar timepieces noted as only the second known example in the configuration to appear at public auction and selling for 825,500 USD.

The enduring appeal of the 5970 lies in the fluency of its dial architecture. Day and month appear through twin apertures beneath 12 o’clock, while the date and moon-phase display are arranged at 6 o’clock with classical symmetry. The chronograph registers are balanced, legible and restrained, allowing the complication to remain sophisticated rather than overburdened. In this special-order execution, the contrast between the black dial and the warmth of the pink-gold case gives the watch a more assertive and contemporary personality than standard silver-dial 5970s, without compromising the model’s fundamental refinement. It is precisely this tension—between restraint and presence, tradition and rarity—that makes the watch so compelling in a serious collection.

Power comes from the manual calibre 27-70 Q, jewelled and finished to the high standard long associated with Patek Philippe’s grand complications. The movement combines perpetual calendar, moon phase and chronograph functions within a format that remains remarkably graceful on the wrist. Fitted to a crocodile strap with 18k pink-gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, the watch is accompanied by an unusually complete set of accessories: Certificate of Origin dated 29 May 2019 confirming the black dial with pink-gold indexes and tachymeter scale, Extract from the Archives, glossy photo, instructions, oversized leather folio in box, leather envelope, product literature, setting pin, numbered hang tag, solid caseback, fitted presentation box and outer box.

Fresh to the market and preserved in excellent condition, the ref. 5970R-019 is far more than a variation on a celebrated theme. It is a watch that speaks to the inner hierarchy of Patek Philippe collecting: not simply a desirable reference, but a privileged execution of that reference, delivered in tiny numbers and almost never encountered in public. For the collector seeking a perpetual calendar chronograph that combines canonical status with real rarity, this special-order 5970R stands among the most powerful modern candidates available.