By Celine Simon
TIME ZONE
Pat e k Philipp e
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hether one considers the precious perpetual calendars — classic Grand Complications par excellence — or the ingenious Annual Calendar, which the manufacture patented in 1996, Patek Philippe offers a wide range of calendar watches distinguished by their exterior features and their particular display mode. The range has become even more extensive with the addition of the platinum In-Line Perpetual Calendar Reference 5236P-010 and the white gold Annual Calendar Reference 5396G-017.
IN-LINE PERPETUAL CALENDAR Reference 5236P-010
In 2021, Patek Philippe unveiled a new perpetual calendar with day, date, and month indications in one large aperture at the 12 o’clock position. Equipped with its distinctive patented display mode, this timepiece was launched in a platinum case framing a blue dial with a black gradation to the periphery. The manufacture is now revisiting this platinum model, endowing it with a rose-gilt opaline dial of vintage inspiration presenting faceted baton-style applied hour markers and faceted baton-style hands, all in charcoal-gray white gold. The in-line perpetual calendar Reference 5236P-010’s elegant 41.5 mm platinum case, which is entirely hand-polished, is set with a diamond at 6 o’clock. Completing the new rose-gilt opaline is the hand-stitched shiny chocolate brown alligator leather strap with square scales, furnished with a platinum fold-over clasp. The Caliber 31-260 PS QL ultra-thin self-winding movement is notable for its additional module, awarded three patents, and its mini-rotor in platinum increasing the winding power. The movement can be admired through the sapphire crystal case back and it supplies up to 48 hours of power reserve.
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