Patek Philippe 7059 User manual

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Patek Philippe lives up to its commitment
to women by casing its precious caliber
CHR 27‑525 PS Grand Complication movement,
the world’s thinnest split‑seconds chronograph
with column wheel control, in rose gold to create
a model of seductive elegance. The “Ladies First
Split Seconds Chronograph” features a diamond‑
set bezel that frames a cream‑colored grained
opaline dial. It is an exceptional timepiece for
the exceptional woman.
Reference 7059
Caliber CHR 27-525 PS
Ultra-thin manually wound wristwatch
with split-seconds monopusher chronograph.

Haute horlogerie at its very finest
Patek Philippe’s caliber CHR 27‑525 PS is the world’s
thinnest split‑seconds monopusher chronograph
movement with column wheel control: it is a scant
5.25 mm thick. Not least, this record was achieved
thanks to an unusual design approach for the conti‑
nuously running 60‑minute counter. This innova‑
tion not only results in a slimmer silhouette, it also
offsets the torque differences between the running
and stopped states of the chronograph.
The three chronograph wheels (driving, clutch, and
seconds wheels) are another exclusive feature of
the CHR 27‑525 PS movement. Their innovative and
patented toothing geometries reduce wear and op‑
timize power transmission within the chronograph
mechanism.
The pinnacle of artisanship
The caliber CHR 27‑525 PS movement is a classic
split‑seconds chronograph construction with
two column wheels that, as always at Patek Phi‑
lippe, are crowned by polished caps. The bridges
à l’ancienne are meticulously chamfered, polished,
and decorated with Geneva striping. Each caliber
is hand‑crafted one by one by a master watchmaker
in the manufacture’s Haute Horlogerie ateliers.
Practically every component is individually fi‑
led, chamfered, polished, adjusted, and finished.
Subsequently, the watchmaker performs a trial
assembly, the so‑called repassage en blanc, to ve‑
rify the functional integrity of the movement.
Afterwards, the caliber is completely disassem‑
bled again. When all parts have been cleaned,
they are reassembled, lubricated, and fine‑tuned.
This ancestral method produces horological mas‑
terpieces that exceed the expectations of even
the most discerning aficionados.
A paragon of style
To complement the bright luster of the polished
steel case, Patek Philippe designed an iridescent
silvery dial with a railway track minute scale that
underscores the masculine, technical look of the
split‑seconds chronograph. The delicate black‑
lacquered engravings in the corners of the dial are
unique signature elements. The cushion‑shaped
sapphire‑crystal glass is gently cambered, as is the
display back that affords a stunning view of the
movement and the satin‑finished surround with its
gold‑filled engravings. The sapphire‑crystal back
can be replaced with an interchangeable solid steel
back that comes with the watch.

Instructions
Two-posiTion crown
Pushed in: To wind the watch (1).
Pulled out: To set the time in either direction (2).
Manual winding
We recommend that you wind your watch each
day at about the same time, preferably in the
morning. We advise you to wind the watch be‑
fore you put it on. This way, you can avoid lateral
pressure on the winding crown which, over time,
could damage the winding stem. Turn the crown
gently and evenly. Excessively vigorous winding
could damage the movement.
seTTing The TiMe
To set the time, gently pull the winding crown
out to position 2 (see illustration). Once the
hands are set to the correct time, push the crown
all the way home again. The movement has
a stop‑seconds feature that allows the time to be
set to the second. When you pull out the winding
crown, the seconds hand stops instantly. It will
restart immediately when you push the crown
home again after having set the time.
chronograph funcTions
The Patek Philippe split‑seconds chronograph
allows you to record the duration of events, to
measure lap times, and to save a reference time.
For this purpose, it has two large sweep seconds
hands – the chronograph hand and the split‑
seconds hand – as well as a minute hand on a
small 60‑minute counter at 3 o’clock. In contrast
to most split‑seconds chronographs, the Patek
Philippe reference 7059 is a three‑phase chrono‑
graph that requires only two buttons.
Split-seconds button
Winding crown
Position 1: to wind the watch
Position 2: to set the time
Subsidiary seconds
Split-seconds hand Chronograph button
60-minute counter
1 2
Chronograph hand

Pressing the button in the crown consecutively
activates the three following functions:
1. Press to simultaneously start the chronograph
and split‑seconds hands;
2. Press to simultaneously stop the chronograph
and split‑seconds hands;
3. Press to return the chronograph
and split‑seconds hands to zero;
The button at 2 o’clock is used exclusively to control the
split-seconds hand.
Measuring a lap TiMe
To start a measurement, press the button in the
crown: this will set the superposed chronograph
and split‑seconds hands in motion.
To take a lap time reading, press the button at
2 o’clock: this causes the split‑seconds hand to
stop, but the chronograph hand will continue to
advance. You can now read the lap time.
When you press the button at 2 o’clock again, the
split‑seconds hand will swiftly catch up with the
chronograph hand; both hands continue to ad‑
vance, now superposed. You can take as many lap
time readings as you wish.
To measure the total duration of the event that you
are timing, push the button in the crown: the chro‑
nograph hand will stop and you can read the stopped
time. Push the button in the crown again to reset the
chronograph and split‑seconds hands to zero.
Caution: To simultaneously reset the chronograph and
split-seconds hands to zero, they must be superposed. If the
split-seconds hand is still stopped at a lap time, make it join
the chronograph hand by pressing the button at 2 o’clock.
Now, pressing the button in the crown will cause both hands
to return to zero together.
saving a reference TiMe
Press the button in the crown to set the chrono‑
graph and split‑seconds hands in motion. Press
the button at 2 o’clock to stop the reference time:
the split‑seconds hand will remain in that position.
Press the button in the crown twice to stop the
chronograph hand and return it to zero. The split‑
seconds hand stays where it is and indicates the
reference time.
From this point on, you can use the button in the
crown to stop as many times as you wish and com‑
pare them with the reference time indicated by the
split‑seconds hand.
At the end of the measurement series, make the split‑
seconds hand join the chronograph hand by pressing
the button at 2 o’clock. Afterwards, pressing the but‑
ton in the crown will cause both hands to return to
zero together.
Note: Thanks to their innovative tooth profiles, the chrono-
graph wheels in the reference 7059 resist wear much better
than conventional ones with triangular teeth. Nonetheless,
it is not advisable to keep the chronograph mechanism run-
ning indefinitely. It should only be used for stopping times.

Recommendations
waTer resisTance
The case of your wristwatch is fitted with different
types of seals that protect the movement against
dust, humidity, ingress of moisture. However, if
your watch receives a blow the crown or the crys‑
tal, its water resistance may be impaired.
If your watch has a leather strap, we recommend that avoid
exposing it to water altogether.
service
We recommend that you have your watch ser‑
viced at least once every three to five years. For
this purpose, we suggest you take it to an Autho‑
rized Patek Philippe Retailer who will send it to
our Geneva manufacture. You can then be assured
that your watch will be cared for by a qualified
master watchmaker at the Patek Philippe head‑
quarters in Geneva.
The master watchmaker will disassemble the mo‑
vement and then inspect, clean, and lubricate
all the individual parts prior to reassembly. The
watch will also be tested and the escapement
regulated if necessary. Finally, its performance
and rate accuracy will be monitored for a period
of two weeks.
The entire process may take several weeks
because each watch must undergo a complete
series of tests to fulfill the strict quality criteria
of Patek Philippe.
If you have any questions regarding service issues, please
contact your nearest Authorized Patek Philippe Retailer or
our International Customer Service Department in Geneva.
You may also visit www.patek.com.
winding
When fully wound, your wristwatch has a power
reserve of at least 40 hours. We recommend that
you wind your watch at about the same time
every day.
We advise you to wind the watch before you put it on.
This way, you can avoid lateral pressure on the winding
stem which, in the course of the years, could damage the
stem tube. The same applies to handsetting. Please use your
fingernails to pull the crown out and turn it gently between
two fingertips.
changing The case back
Your watch comes with a sapphire‑crystal case
back and a separate solid steel back. Only qua‑
lified master watchmakers at the Patek Philippe
workshops in Geneva are authorized to exchange
the backs.
PATEK PHILIPPE SEAL
The Patek Philippe Seal is a global emblem of qua‑
lity that applies to the completed and fully cased
watch. It covers the movement, the case, the dial,
the hands, the pushers, the straps and bracelets,
the clasps, as well as all other components that
contribute to the accuracy and aesthetic appeal
of a watch. It takes technical, functional, and
design‑related aspects into account and also
covers the visual appearance of the watch, its
rate accuracy and dependability, as well as the
quality of the customer service to which its owner
is entitled. It encompasses the entire know‑how
and the unique facets that govern the develop‑
ment, production, and long‑term maintenance of
an exceptional timepiece.

Movement technical data
Caliber: CHr 27-525 PS, manually wound
diameter: 27.30 mm
HeigHt: 5.25 mm
number of PartS: 252
number of jewelS: 27
Power reServe: 40 HourS min.
balanCe: gyromaX®
frequenCy: 21,600 Semi-oSCillationS Per Hour (3 Hz)
balanCe SPring: breguet
Hallmark: Patek PHiliPPe Seal

Français

Patek Philippe décline l’exploit au féminin en
proposant pour la première fois le précieux
calibre à grande complication CHR 27-525 PS
– le chronographe à rattrapante et roues à
colonnes le plus plat du monde – dans un
nouveau modèle en or rose à l’esthétique très
raffinée, le Ladies First Split Seconds Chronograph.
La lunette sertie de diamants encadre un
élégant cadran grené opalin. Un modèle
d’exception pour femme d’exception.
Référence 7059
Calibre CHR 27-525 PS
Montre-bracelet extra-plate
avec chronographe monopoussoir à rattrapante
et remontage manuel.