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Patek Philippe’s Complicated Trio
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Patek Philippe’s Complicated Trio
5205R Annual Calendar Moon Phases
First introduced in 2010 in white gold, the 5205 has the classic calendar window layout at 10, 12 and two o’clock to display day, date and month, respectively. The 2022 model is in rose gold and features an on-trend olive green dial. One has to hold the watch to fully appreciate the beauty of this dial, as I was fortunate enough to do this morning. The dial has what Patek refers to as, a sunburst motif that gradates to black at the edge. Like a “where did time go” great movie or a fun evening with your best friends, you hardly notice the passing of hue as the green morphs into black, but it does.
5270P Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
For a full breakdown of the history of the iconic Patek 5270, I’d advise you to take a look at Wei Koh’s write-up here. This year, Patek has introduced a new green dial for its platinum perpetual calendar. Green really seems to be having its moment in watch design currently and perhaps no interpretation is more beautiful than this. Much like the aforementioned 5205R, the photos (whilst utterly wonderful) don’t do the dial justice — it’s another watch that comes alive on your hand.
5231G World Time
The new Patek white gold world-time watch features a dial made under the Rare Handcrafts banner. Ever since the invention of the world-time mechanism by Louis Cottier in the 1930s, Patek Philippe has adorned its world-time watches with maps in Grand Feu cloisonné enamel. These are extremely collectible and always feature as highlight lots when they appear at auction. For 2022, Patek Philippe pays tribute to Southeast Asia and to Oceania on the dial. The dial is stunning, especially when you hold it in the light — the artisan nature of the work is simply incredible.
Tech Specs
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Ref: 5205R
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds; day, date and month in apertures; moon phases, 24-hour indication
Case: 40mm; rose gold; water-resistant to 30m
Dial: Olive green with black gradient rim
Bracelet: Two-tone green alligator leather with prong buckle
Price: CHF 47,000
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref: 5270P
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, day, month, leap year and day/night display in apertures, date, moon phases
Case: 41mm; platinum; water-resistant to 30m
Dial: Lacquered green with black gradient rim
Bracelet: Shiny black alligator leather with fold-over clasp
Price: CHF 179,000
Patek Philippe World Time Ref: 5231G
Functions: Hours, minutes, 24-hour and day/night indication for the 24 time zones
Case: 38.5mm; white gold; water-resistant to 30m
Dial: Grand Feu cloisonné enamel center: Oceania and South-East Asia
Bracelet: Matte navy blue alligator leather with fold-over clasp
Price: CHF 75,000