Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170P-001 Platinum Baguette Diamonds
The Patek Philippe 5170 was the brand's only 'pure' manual-wind chronograph - a movement which, until the advent of modern production techniques, was considered to be among the most difficult to master. The 5170 gives this movement the appropriate reverence by offering it up in its purest form - as a watch with no other complications.
The design is also deceptively simple. Its baguette diamond markers can easily be mistaken for applied markers, while the blue dial often appears black in certain lights. The case and pushers are also simple, with no flashy lug designs. Look closer, however, and you'll see the diamond at 6 o'clock - Patek's way of reminding the owner of their watch's significance and rarity.
PATEK PHILIPPE
To many, Patek Philippe is the epitome of the high-end watchmaker. Throughout its nearly two centuries' of existence, it has weathered everything from the World Wars to the Quartz Crisis of the 1980s. Even today, it's widely acknowledged to be amongst the most successful and prestigious watchmakers, with its creations gracing wrists of everyone from bankers and politicians to rappers and actors.
Patek Philippe began its life as Patek, Czapek & Cie. in 1839 and made its name by making some of the most accurate watch movements. By the turn of the century, Patek was venturing into the realm of high complications, including split-seconds chronographs, perpetual calendars, and minute repeaters. The latter made it into wristwatch-form in 1924 as a piece unique for Ralph Teetor, the inventor of the cruise control function.
In 1932, the company ownership changed hands to the Stern family, who still run Patek Philippe. In that same year, the Calatrava wristwatch was introduced. By the 1970s, seeing the damage which the Quartz Crisis had done to the industry, Patek Philippe decided to introduce a bold new steel watch. Thus, the Nautilus was born.
Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength, solidifying its reputation as one of the finest Swiss watchmakers. From the highly-desirable stainless steel sports watches, to the famed high complications, down to the "humble" Calatrava, Patek Philippe proves that it can do it all.
LessThe Patek Philippe 5170 was the brand's only 'pure' manual-wind chronograph - a movement which, until the advent of modern production techniques, was considered to be among the most difficult to master. The 5170 gives this movement the appropriate reverence by offering it up in its purest form - as a watch with no other complications.
The design is also deceptively simple. Its baguette diamond markers can easily be mistaken for applied markers, while the blue dial often appears black in certain lights. The case and pushers are also simple, with no flashy lug designs. Look closer, however, and you'll see the diamond at 6 o'clock - Patek's way of reminding the owner of their watch's significance and rarity.
PATEK PHILIPPE
To many, Patek Philippe is the epitome of the high-end watchmaker. Throughout its nearly two centuries' of existence, it has weathered everything from the World Wars to the Quartz Crisis of the 1980s. Even today, it's widely acknowledged to be amongst the most successful and prestigious watchmakers, with its creations gracing wrists of everyone from bankers and politicians to rappers and actors.
Patek Philippe began its life as Patek, Czapek & Cie. in 1839 and made its name by making some of the most accurate watch movements. By the turn of the century, Patek was venturing into the realm of high complications, including split-seconds chronographs, perpetual calendars, and minute repeaters. The latter made it into wristwatch-form in 1924 as a piece unique for Ralph Teetor, the inventor of the cruise control function.
In 1932, the company ownership changed hands to the Stern family, who still run Patek Philippe. In that same year, the Calatrava wristwatch was introduced. By the 1970s, seeing the damage which the Quartz Crisis had done to the industry, Patek Philippe decided to introduce a bold new steel watch. Thus, the Nautilus was born.
Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength, solidifying its reputation as one of the finest Swiss watchmakers. From the highly-desirable stainless steel sports watches, to the famed high complications, down to the "humble" Calatrava, Patek Philippe proves that it can do it all.