Patek Philippe was founded in 1839 and since then its values have remained consistent. Quality and fine workmanship are at the heart of everything it does, and the company remains true to the great tradition of great Swiss watch making.
Although there are more than 200 Patek Philippe models in regular production, the Annual Calendar Chronograph stands out as something that even true connoisseurs covet. It launched originally in 2006 and in that incarnation it was made from platinum.
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Historically, Patek Philippe has made very few watches from stainless steel, so the rarity of these new models makes them very desirable. Usually, there is a reasonable distinction between casual and formal watches, though this new model blurs the lines somewhat.
<h2>Special Features</h2>
The platinum original was the brand’s first self-winding chronograph, and this new model embraces the look and feel with enhanced calendar apertures and a sleek, wearable stainless steel casing.
The dial on the new model is an elegant silver-grey opaline colour, with striking red accents providing an eye-catching contrast. It has an unusual 3D effect that brings the watch face alive by placing thirteen appliques in black oxidised gold on the chronograph faces.
Another very desirable feature is the heavy rotor in the centre of the watch, which automatically winds the watch.
The dial is a beautiful tone of black and silver, with luminescent pearls on every fiveminute
mark. The hands are crafted from oxidised 18k white gold, with three facets and a luminous coating.
<h2>Technical Expertise</h2>
The watch has a Silinvar balance spring now patented as Spiromax, which has anti magnetic
properties, low mass and isochronous oscillation. Combined, these features produce a very stable mechanic that allows a deviation of no more than three seconds per day.
The watch has a self-winding mechanical movement, indicators for day and night and a power reserve.
Patek Philippe watch buyers will see the potential and longevity of this watch, and the $54,800 price tag will not seem out of place. Experts understand the pioneering expertise of the company, which has registered more than 80 patents. The skill and work that goes into each one means that each piece is an investment and likely to maintain or increase its original price with time. Heritage is a key value for the firm, and they hope that their watches will become real heirlooms passed through the generations. They remain exclusive, and that too increases their value.
