Patek Philippe 5070R Chronograph Watch Rose gold 42mm, Full Set- Circa 2004

This Patek Philippe Ref# 5070R-001 is complete. Accompanied with original certificate of origin, with no name, instruction manual, wallet and box. The watch is fitted with the 27-70 CHR caliber 24-jewel manual wind movement # 3147936; case # 4257088. This example is in excellent condition and appears to be unpolished, with very crisp hallmarks. The 5070R chronograph manual-wind watch, features a 42 mm case. This is a rose gold example with silver dial and rose gold deployment buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, second hand, and chronograph. ESSAY: The Patek Philippe reference 5070 was the first chronograph-only wristwatch released by the firm since the 1960s when production of the iconic water resistant reference 1463 ceased. Introduced in 1998 at Basel, it was something of a shock to collectors that Patek would choose to reintroduce their chronograph-only line in such bold fashion – particularly the oversized 42mm case diameter and the dramatically thick, stepped bezel. Fir