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In the previous Patek Philippe article, we introduced the 18KRG (rose gold) perpetual calendar chronograph "Ref. 5970" that has arrived for the first time in a long time, but today we would like to introduce the current successor bracelet model, the perpetual calendar chronograph "Ref. 5270/1R-001". In fact, this is the second time we have handled it at Commit. Please enjoy until the end.
Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 18KRG
"Ref.5270/1R-001"
*Left: Ref. 5970 Right: Ref. 5270/1R-001
The "Ref. 5270" was released in 2011 as the successor to the perpetual calendar chronograph "Ref. 5970", which was featured in the previous Patek Philippe article.
For several years after its release, the case was only available in 18KWG (white gold).
※Ref.5270G-001
The first model, "Ref. 5270G-001," has an opaline silver dial with black oxide finish hour and minute hands and indexes. It also features a railroad track around the outer periphery of the dial. It has a very simple design and was manufactured for about three years.
*Ref.5270G-014 (Blue dial)
The second generation "Ref.5270G-013 (silver dial)" and "Ref.5270G-014 (blue dial)" were subsequently announced. The changes were that the outer circumference of the dial was fitted with a tachymeter, the hour and minute hands, sub-dial hands and indexes were silver-colored, and the design of the sub-dials at 3 and 9 o'clock was also changed. In addition, the calendar at the 6 o'clock position was bulged, and the 6 o'clock value of the tachymeter on the outer circumference was designed to bulge downward. This second generation was actually produced for a short period of time, just about a year.
※5270R-001
In 2015, the third generation models "Ref. 5270G-018 (silver dial)", "Ref. 5270G-019 (blue dial)", and "Ref. 5270R-001 (silver dial)" were released.
The third generation model has a new 18KRG (rose gold) case and a dial scale that combines the first and second generations. The overall design is more inward-facing, and the sub-dial hands (second hand, 30-minute counter hand, calendar display hand) have been changed from leaf-shaped to a more streamlined design, giving it a very neat appearance. The controversial feature of the second generation model, the scale of the calendar at 6 o'clock, is cut off without bulging.
※Ref.5270P-001
In 2017, the 18KWG (white gold) version was discontinued, and the long-awaited Platinum case "Ref. 5270P-001 (salmon pink dial)" was released the following year in 2018.
※5270/1R-001
The Ref. 5270/1R-001 (black dial) was released with a bracelet made of the same material as the 18KRG (rose gold) case that we are introducing this time. Incidentally, this was the year that the production of the leather strap model 5270R-001 (silver dial) was discontinued.
※5270J-001
In 2020, the first 18KYG (yellow gold) case model in the "Ref. 5270" series, the "Ref. 5270J-001 (silver dial)," was announced, marking a long-awaited release nine years after the introduction of the "Ref. 5270."
Returning to the topic, the first major change from the previous "Ref. 5970" is the movement. The movement visible through the sapphire crystal skeleton back has been changed from the previous Lemania-based "Cal. CH 27-70 Q" to the fully in-house manufactured "Cal. CH 29-535 PS Q". Even with the addition of the perpetual calendar mechanism, the thickness has been kept to about 7mm, which is typical of Patek Philippe.
The basic layout of the dial is the same as the previous model, but what makes it different from previous perpetual calendar chronographs is the addition of two small windows that display the day/night indicator and the leap year cycle. By slightly lowering the 30-minute counter hand at 3 o'clock and the second hand at 9 o'clock to 6 o'clock, the calendar disc has become significantly larger and visibility has been improved. It goes without saying that these changes have improved practicality.
I think that a black dial is the most standard for general watches, but I think that there are few black dials from Patek Philippe these days. Furthermore, the combination of an 18KRG (rose gold) case and a black dial is extremely rare for such an exceptional model, and the "Ref. 5004" with the perpetual calendar and chrono split, which I love, is now rarely seen and is probably selling for an exorbitant amount of money.
The bezel has a curved design, which can also be seen on the Ref. 1518 and Ref. 2499. The stepped lugs are a feature seen on the Ref. 2499, and the winglet lugs are very impressive, but perhaps due to the bracelet design, they look even more streamlined.
The bracelet has some minor scratches that appear to have occurred during storage or with some wear, but the bezel and case have no noticeable scratches or scuffs, and we also recommend the fact that it is non-polished.
The warranty is dated October 2020, meaning there is more than one year left on the manufacturer's warranty. It comes complete with all accessories such as adjustment pins, an additional closed back, and booklets, and the box is in very good condition.
The selling price is 17,996,000 yen (tax included)
The official domestic retail price rose by about 10% in October of last year, and as a result, the domestic and overseas retail prices have also risen from previous years. The current retail price has been set very reasonably, taking into account the condition of the item, so we can confidently recommend it.
summary
What did you think.
The perpetual calendar chronograph "Ref. 5270/1R-001" that we introduced this time is, in my opinion, an excellent piece in terms of both condition and price.
Of course, it's not an amount that anyone can easily afford, but if you're interested, please feel free to contact us or visit our store.
We will continue to work hard every day to offer rare and popular models at attractive prices.
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