Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar in white gold

Singer Ed Sheeran is wearing the delicate Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar with a 41mm wide white gold case on a blue leather strap.

The blue sunburst dial features day/night indication, moonphases, and a chronograph. This was also the first model of the reference 5270 line when released back in 2011 to be fitted with an in-house movement.

Overall Watch Description

The piece is Patek Philippe’s greatest perpetual calendar Chrono, measuring 41 mm in diameter and 12.4 mm thick. The dial arrangement displays the day and month with dual windows at the 12 o’clock position. The date and moon aspect indication are located at 6 o’clock on the dial, whereas the 30-minute Chrono clock and the tiny second sub-dial are located at 3 and 9 o’clock, correspondingly.

The two sub-dials positioned at 3 and 9 o’clock on the timepiece are not precisely on the dial’s horizontal line but are barely underneath it. This was allegedly done to address the nagging problem of counterfeit watches. The concept was that reducing the two sub-dials would make the piece impossible to duplicate, making a replica simpler to recognize.

The day/night and leap year markers are also distinguishable. For all these features, Patek Philippe chose two tiny windows at 4:30 as well as 7:30 points. The dial now appears to be a little easily readable while preserving its outstanding balance.

Without noting the gorgeous blue sunburst dial, the Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar would be incomplete. With the launch of a blue dial/white gold/blue strap combo on one of their most iconic models, one can’t help but imagine Patek Philippe is attempting to attract a younger clientele. Although blue is a frigid hue, the dial on the watch is vibrant and alive. The dial might seem midnight blue, azure blue, or any shade in between in a beautiful sunburst design based on illumination conditions.

The hour and minute hands are in the Patek feuille format, and white gold attached hour markings only enhance the watch’s elegance. They, just like dials, flicker in the sunlight and can seem nearly black or bright silver. The dial’s engravings, as well as the middle Chrono hand, and the sticking markers in the subdials, are all white, which helps with readability.

The Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar 456-part mechanism, the caliber CH 29-535 PS Q, makes it unique. Their introduction signaled the end of Patek Philippe’s reliance on Lemania-based movements that drive its perpetual calendar chronographs.

The CH 29-535 PS Q, which was created and built in-house, is manually winded. Besides, it features a power reserve of 55 to 65 hours (with the Chrono disengaged). The Gyromax balance is unlimited, while the movement strikes at a modern 4 Hz (or 28,800 vph).

The crown is exquisitely carved and adorned with the Calatrava Cross, yet it is also the right size for convenient winding. In addition, the chronograph function’s rectangular pushers are tastefully polished on the edges and cleaned on the surface. This gives the casing a wonderful contrast in finishing.

Price market: $185,000.00 USD
Watch reference: 5270G-019

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