BASELWORLD 2009 - NEW Reference - 5960R
The original Ref. 5960 was launched in 2006 and is the manufacture’s first automatic chronograph with Annual Calendar featuring the Patek Philippe caliber CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H. The rose gold case and silvery two-tone satin-finished dial give this new version a soft retro touch.Technical Data Movement : Caliber CH 28-520 IRM QA 24HMovement diameter : 33 mmMovement height : 7.68 mmNumber of parts : 456Number of jewels : 40Power reserve : 55 HoursBalance spring : BreguetFrequency : 28,800 @ hour (4 Hz)Case : Rose goldCase dimension : Diameter 40.5 mm (49.2 mm tips of lugs)Watch height : 13.9 mmStrap : Hand stitched brown alligator with 18K Rose Gold bi-fold buckle.Source: Patek Philippe S.AThe following links pertain to 5960P but are relevant to 5960R as well:. Patek 5960 Patek Philippe Official Press release and more information - click here. WatchTime article about 5960 Patek Philippe by Joe Thompson - click here. Great Review of Patek Philippe 5960 by Ron DeCorte - click her

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