Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Chronograph

A perpetual calendar is like a small computer on your wrist.

Think of it this way: Imagine a watch that keeps track of not only the time, but also the date, the day of the week, and the month, and also tells you whether it’s a leap year or not, and what the current phase of the moon is. Oh, and one more thing — imagine it does all of this mechanically, using springs and gears, and that you only have to adjust it once every century or so. Crazy, right?

Patek Philippe likes to take this one step farther, however: In the early 1940s it released the model 1518, the first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, which combined the aforementioned qualities of the typical quantieme perpetuel with those of the chronograph for recording elapsed time. Since then, the firm has further cemented its place as the foremost watchmaker in the world with more QP chronograph models. 

The particular perpetual calendar chronograph we have here is the reference 5270G-001. Housed in a 41mm, 18K white gold case, it features a signed crown, polished concave bezel, sapphire crystal, and sapphire display back — a thoroughly modern watch despite its square pushers, horn lugs and classically inspired layout. The dial is striking, executed in a satin silver finish with radial subregisters, applied indices, a matching feuille handset, and an English calendar. Powered by the manually wound Patek Philippe Cal. CH 29-535 PS Q movement, it’s fitted to a signed, black alligator leather strap with matching, signed white gold deployant clasp. 

It would be enough to enjoy this innovative wristwatch on its own, but this particular timepiece also comes with its inner and outer boxes, books, leather folder, solid white gold caseback, signed calendar corrector, serialized hangtag, and certificate of origin from Patek Philippe confirming its sale in 2013.

Any old wristwatch can tell the time. Few truly define it.

Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history. Few international luxury brands carry the gravitas of their name, and for good reason. The firm's commitment to excellence in horological manufacture is unflinching, and their track record of innovation in design without peer. They continue to lead the industry, and even their fiercest competitors have nothing but the utmost respect for the company.

From the simple elegance of their Calatrava line to the stunning study in miniaturization that is reference 1518 perpetual calendar to the modern reference 5750P chiming watch, Patek’s catalog is chock full of some of the most elegant and complicated timepieces ever made. Family-owned and completely independent, the firm has the freedom to do what it wants — such as discontinue one of the world’s most beloved steel luxury sport watches, the reference 5711 — when it wants.

Owning a Patek Philippe is for many the ultimate goal of timepiece collecting, and for a certain type, the only timepieces they collect. Whichever way you look at it, there is no questioning the elegance of design, superlative manufacture of their cases and movements, or the sheer elegance and emotion that comes from owning one.

Of course for a brand that is steeped in heritage, we are told “You never actually own a Patek Philippe…”

Well, you know the rest.

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Condition

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Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

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