FOR LADIES The moonphase has always been considered a romantic complication because of the beauty and poetry of the complication. It is one of the most graphic complications and is, therefore, often depicted on ladies’ watches. Patek Philippe’s patented annual calendar was launched in 1996 and has been an incredible success story. Indicating the day of the week, the date and the month, and requiring correction only once a year, this ingenious mechanism has emerged as one of Patek Philippe’s flagship models. The 38 mm case of the Patek Philippe 4947R annual calendar is set with 141 diamonds, with 14 more on the crown.
— COMPLICATIONS — TRUE TIMEPIECE CONNOISSEURS ARE HAPPIEST WHEN THEY ARE WEARING A WATCH WITH A COMPLICATION — SOMETHING THAT GOES BEYOND HOURS, MINUTES, AND SECONDS, SOMETHING THAT CAN TRACK MOON PHASES, A SECOND TIME ZONE, LEAP YEARS, OR THE DAY OF THE WEEK. THESE ARE THE WATCHES THAT GREAT COLLECTIONS ARE MADE OF.
FOR MEN The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524
has all the qualities of an aeronautical timepiece: large case, second time zone, oversized Arabic numerals, plenty of Super-LumiNova on large hands and indicators, high-tech pushers and a large case. The movement is the Patek Philippe automatic caliber CH 324 S C FUS, with a Gyromax balance wheel and Spiromax balance spring for low- maintenance and greater efficiency.
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