Patek Philippe Complications
Patek Philippe complication characteristics are categorized into every day practical complications, classic sophisticated complications, and grand issues. Renowned for their patented engineering, precision craftsmanship, and vintage value, the following are the central categories, benchmark models, activities, and reference prices:
I. Everyday Sensible Complications (High-Frequency Popularity)
Annual Calendar (Patent 1996)
Core Element: Automatically recognizes months using long and short dates, necessitating adjustment only once a year whole February, balancing practicality and reduced upkeep.
Representative Versions: 5205R - 010 (Calatrava), 5905P - 010 (Nautilus), 5660G - 001 (Aquanaunt).
Movement: Tama?o 324 S QA LU/324 S QA 24H, auto winding, 30-45 hour reserve of power, some models COSC authorized.
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Chronograph (with split-seconds)
Features: Section wheel + vertical clutch i465; split-seconds models can track record two time intervals together, ensuring precise and firm timing.
Rep Models: 5172G - 001 (Classic Chronograph), 5370P -- 001 (Splitter-seconds Chronograph), 5980/1A - 014 (Nautilus).
Movement: Calibre CH 29 - 535 PLAYSTATION (Splitter-seconds) / CH 36 - 520 IRM QA (Automatic Chronograph), 4Hz occurrence, 45-55 hour power reserve.
World Time
Core: Classic design in the 1930s, 24 time zones and city ring, one-button change, suitable for world travel, Patek Phil...
Company representative Models: 5231J - 001 (Enamel Dial), 5130P : 010 (Platinum).
Movement: Calibre 240 HU, automatic winding, ultra-thin, 48-hour power reserve.
Vacation Time
Features: Combined time zone quick switching, unique between home time and community time, quick adjustment by using crown/buttons using Patek Phil...
Representative Types: 5524R - 001 (Pilot Travel Time), 5990/1A rapid 010 (Nautilus).
Movement: Calibre 324 SOUTH CAROLINA FUS, automatic winding, 45-hour power reserve.
2. Classic Advanced Complications (For Collectors)
Perpetual Date
Core: Adjusted each 400 years, automatically appreciates months with varying diets and leap years, immediate window displays the Patek Phil logo...
Representative models: 5327G instructions 001 (Calatrava), 5740G -- 001 (Nautilus), 5207P : 001 (Instantaneous Perpetual Diary + Moon Phase).
Movement: Calibre 324 S QR (Automatic) suggestions 240 Q (Ultra-thin Automatic), power reserve 40-48 hours.
Moon Phase
Features: Approximately 1 day fault per century, often connected with calendar functions (Patek Phil... ).
Consultant models: 5146R - 001 (Annual Calendar + Celestial satellite Phase), 5205G - 013 (Annual Calendar + Celestial body overhead Phase).
Motion: Calibre 324 S QA LU, accurate moon cycle, long adjustment cycle.
Tourbillon
Layout: Mostly concealed/flying tourbillons, generally combined with chronograph and continuous calendar functions, balancing antimagnetism and stable timekeeping.
Representative models: 5303R - 010 (flying tourbillon), 5101P - 001 (ultra-thin tourbillon).
Movements: Calibre 240 PS Testosterone levels (ultra-thin automatic) / Ur TO 27 PS (manual split-seconds tourbillon), power reserve 40-72 hours.
III. Grand Complications (The Pinnacle of Brand Performance)
Complication Combinations | Representative Models | Core Configuration
Minute Repeater + Split-seconds Chronograph + Perpetual Work schedule | 5308G - 001 (New 2025) | L CHR 27 PS CHI movement, 799 parts, white gold or platinum case, ice blue face
Minute Repeater + Perpetual Calendar | 5208P - 010 | Manual winding, minute repeater with double gongs, instant perpetual calendar, moon level
Split-seconds Time counter + Perpetual Calendar | 5374P - 001 | CH 29 - 535 PS movement, split-seconds time counter, perpetual calendar, moon stage
Astronomical plus Minute Repeater + Continuous Calendar | Sky Moon Tourbillon 6002G | 16 astronomical functions, minute repeater, perpetual calendar, platinum event
IV. Supercomplications (Top Collector's Choice)
Grandmaster Chime 6300A - 010: 20 all day and complications, double-sided dial, small repeater + split-seconds & perpetual calendar + chronograph display.
Holly Graves Jr. Supercomplication (1933): 24 complications, a ancient timepiece.