{"id":982,"date":"2011-09-15T14:26:53","date_gmt":"2011-09-15T13:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/preprod.gmtmag.com\/?p=982"},"modified":"2016-06-17T17:32:19","modified_gmt":"2016-06-17T15:32:19","slug":"patek-philippe-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/nouveaute-en-n-en\/xxl-2\/patek-philippe-4.html","title":{"rendered":"Patek Philippe : Expressing the past in the future tense"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patek Philippe reference 5235G<\/strong> Annual Calendar Regulator<\/strong>
\nCase\u2009\u2009:<\/strong> 18K white gold, 18K white gold crown, corrector pushpieces\u2009: date corrector between 9 and 10 o\u2019clock, month corrector at 10 o\u2019clock, day corrector at 9 o\u2019clock. Supplied with an ebony correction stylus inlaid with 18-carat white gold, sapphire crystal case-back Diameter\u2009:<\/strong> 40.50mm x 10.65mm x 20mm Movement\u2009:<\/strong> ultra-thin mechanical self-winding Calibre 31-260 REG QA with 60-hour power reserve, 23,040 vibrations per hour Functions\u2009: <\/strong>annual calendar with three apertures for the day, date and month\u00a0 Dial\u2009:<\/strong> two-tone silver grey with vertical satin brushing, \u201cregulator\u201d type display, blued steel hour, minute and seconds hands, PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE logo engraved at 3 o\u2019clock Strap\u2009:<\/strong> hand-stitched midnight blue alligator leather with square scales, 16mm pin buckle in 18K white gold with \u201cPatek Philippe\u201d engraving Water resistance\u2009:<\/strong> 30m<\/p>\n

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Patek Philippe reference 5550P<\/strong> Perpetual Calendar \u201cPatek Philippe Advanced Research\u201d<\/strong>
\nCase\u2009:<\/strong> 950 platinum, 950 platinum crown, corrector pushpieces: day corrector at 9 o\u2019clock, date corrector between 11 and 12 o\u2019clock, month corrector between 12 and 1 o\u2019clock, moon phase corrector at 6 o\u2019clock. Supplied with an ebony and 18ct white gold correction stylus. Supplied with a sapphire crystal snap caseback equipped with an integrated loupe, 0.02ct diamond set at 12 o\u2019clock. Diameter\u2009:<\/strong> 37.20mm x 8.80mm (total thickness at the loupe 10.10 mm) x 19 mm Movement\u2009:<\/strong> ultra-thin mechanical self-winding (Calibre 240 Q Si with 70-hour power reserve), 21,600 vibrations per hour Functions\u2009<\/strong>: perpetual calendar with pointer-type day, date, month and leap-year displays, moon phases and 24-hour indication Dial\u2009: silver grey, vertical satin finish with \u201cAdvanced Research\u201d inscription transferred on the dial, 12 obus-type hour-markers in 18K rose gold with luminescent coating, leaf-shaped 18K rose gold hour and minute hands, leaf-shaped 18K rose gold hands for 24-hour display, leap-year cycle, date, day and month. Strap\u2009:<\/strong> hand-stitched alligator leather with large square scales, shiny chocolate brown, platinum foldover clasp. Water resistance\u2009:<\/strong> 30m<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Expressing the past in the future tense<\/p>\n

Patek Philippe is definitely a brand for insiders. Its creations are authentic works of art, a truth vividly illustrated by the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Regulator reference 5235 equipped with an aperture-type Annual Calendar, Calibre 31-260 REG QA. For the first time in Patek Philippe\u2019s history, a movement has been designed right from the outset to house a regulating organ in Silinvar\u00ae, a patented silicon-based material. This regulating organ is composed of a Spiromax\u00ae balance-spring and a Pulsomax\u00ae escapement. Alongside this innovation, the Patek Philippe engineers have also entirely reworked and optimised the movement going train \u2013 from the barrel through to the pallet level. The profile of the wheel teeth and pinion leaves has been enhanced so as to significantly increase efficiency while reducing wear. Another key asset lies in the approximately 10\u2009% increase in frequency to a rate of 23,040 vph (around 3.2 Hz), along with a higher power reserve. By thus optimising the energy efficiency, the developers were able to use a mainspring that is not only less powerful but also longer, thus ensuring a maximum 60-hour power reserve. In aesthetic terms, the case reflects the famous classic Calatrava design, which has established itself for almost 70 years as the quintessence of the round wristwatch. And finally, the Patek Phililppe Annual Calendar Regulator reference 5235<\/strong> once again proves that the Geneva-based manufacturer is a master in achieving the delicate balance between original aesthetics and timeless elegance. This exceptional timepiece it not only innovative in visual terms, but also houses a mechanical heart pushing the limits of watchmaking technology. The epitome of the Patek Philippe spirit.
\nIt is a worthy successor to the \u201cPatek Philippe Advanced Research\u201d special watches, the 100 to 300-piece limited editions that were sold out as soon as they were launched. Like its three predecessors, the Perpetual Calendar \u201cPatek Philippe Advanced Research\u201d reference 5550P<\/strong> features a major innovation in the field of the silicon-based material Silinvar\u00ae. It comprises three patented Silinvar\u00ae Patek Philippe components: the Spiromax\u00ae balance-spring, the Pulsomax\u00ae escapement, and the GyromaxSi\u00ae balance. Silinvar\u00ae technology has led to a spectacular breakthrough embodied in this watchmaking classic. Thanks to its innovative components such as the Pulsomax\u00ae escapement and the GyromaxSi\u00ae balance, the overall efficiency of the Oscillomax\u00ae is considerably improved. This gain is mainly based on the perceptibly lower mass of Silinvar\u00ae parts compared with conventional components, on the optimised geometry of the lever and the escape-wheel, as well as on the much-improved aerodynamics and mass distribution of the GyromaxSi\u00ae balance. Less energy dissipated means greater efficiency of the movement\u2019s operating autonomy, which means the self-winding perpetual calendar model in this \u201cPatek Philippe Advanced Research\u201d edition is now endowed with a power reserve of up to 70 hours. Another advantage of this construction lies in its improved reliability thanks to lubricant-free operation. The third element of the Oscillomax\u00ae ensemble is the patented Spiromax\u00ae balance-spring made of Silinvar\u00ae. Thanks to the exceptional physical properties of the material and to its exclusive patented geometry (Patek Philippe terminal curve, integrated collet and stud attachment), this avant-garde balance-spring makes a decisive contribution to the movement\u2019s isochronism. Its oscillation is perfectly symmetrical and it is also antimagnetic, corrosion-resistant and extremely insensitive to shocks. Moreover, the Spiromax\u00ae flat balance-spring offers the additional advantage of being three times thinner than a Breguet balance-spring, thereby making it ideal for making ultra-thin movements. Issued in a 300-piece limited edition, the Perpetual Calendar \u201cPatek Philippe Advanced Research\u201d reference 5550P meets the demanding standards of the Patek Philippe Seal.<\/p>\n

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For cosmopolitan women\u2009:<\/strong> the world\u2019s thinnest <\/strong>split-seconds chronograph<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Patek Philippe, complicated watches for ladies are a venerable tradition. Long ago, the company introduced repeaters in delicate feminine formats that announced the time with gentle sounds as a very rare and exclusive musical diversion. Now, Patek Philippe presents the first two Grand Complication models for ladies.
\nThe case of the ultra-thin Ladies First split-seconds monopusher chronograph 7059R<\/strong> unites classic design, traditional artistry, and feminine elegance with true panache. The distinctive Officer\u2019s-style case with straight lugs and screwed strap bars reflects the classic-traditional aspects of the new Ladies First Split Seconds Chronograph 7059R. Its feminine facets are underscored by the soft, romantic glow of 18K rose gold 4N and the fiery passion of the 153 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (~0.72 ct.) set in its bezel. A sapphire-crystal case back adorned with 76 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds totaling approx. 0.40 ct. showcases the ultimate in watchmaking artistry. The focus is on two column wheels crowned with polished caps, a respected tradition at Patek Philippe. They are framed by lavishly decorated bridges with polished chamfers and Geneva striping. The display back also reveals elegantly shaped parts and the striking bridges \u201c\u00e0 l\u2019ancienne\u201d with reentrant angles that can only be finished by hand, a process that requires exceptional talent and many years of experience. Movements like this cannot be produced with assembly-line methods. They are crafted individually by the hands of a master watchmaker. Because of this, Patek Philippe can only produce very few pieces of the 7059R Ladies First split-seconds chronograph<\/strong> per year. This makes them all the more tempting as cherished companions for women who are attracted to watchmaking prowess at its very finest.
\nThis year Patek Philippe also decided to introduce the first minute repeater in its collection of ladies\u2019 wristwatches\u2009: the Ladies First Minute Repeater 7000R. Ordinarily, minute repeaters belong to the category of large wristwatches. But here, Patek Philippe made an exception because its self-winding caliber R 27 PS is one of the thinnest movements with a striking mechanism. It not only ranks among the few repeater movements that are self-winding but thanks to the off-center minirotor in 22K gold \u2013 fully recessed in the plate \u2013 its height is a scant 5.05 mm. These are ideal assets for a watch intended to elegantly grace a feminine wrist, despite the formidable horological degrees of difficulty that it incorporates. Watches with minute repeaters have always ranked among the rarest, most precious, and most elaborate timepieces. In an extremely compact space, their intricate inner life brings together hundreds of individual parts that interact and function in harmony, or move next to each other with minimal clearances, without making contact. The objective of the effort is to strike the time displayed on the dial with the best possible acoustic sonority. And so, at 3:34 for instance, the time is indicated with a dongdong-dong for the hours on a low-pitched gong, a ding-dong, ding-dong on both gongs for the quarterhours, and a ding-ding-ding-ding for the minutes on the high-pitched gong. Technical finesse that makes time so seductively audible is bound to attract the attention of women as well.<\/p>\n

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Ladies First monopusher split-seconds chronograph Reference 7059R<\/strong>
\nCase\u2009:<\/strong> 18K rose gold (4N), cambered sapphire crystal, bezel with 153 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (0.72 ct.,), sapphire-crystal display back with 76 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (0.40 ct.) Diameter\u2009:<\/strong> 33,2mm Movement\u2009:<\/strong> Ultra-thin manually wound mechanical movement (Caliber CHR 27-525 PS) Functions\u2009:<\/strong> hours, minutes, monopusher splitseconds chronograph with column wheels, chronograph and split-seconds hands, 60mn counter, subsidiary seconds Dial\u2009:<\/strong> matt opalescent, powder rose imprint, 10 applied numerals in 18K rose gold Water-resistance\u2009:<\/strong> 30m Strap\u2009:<\/strong> alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched, matt mother-of-pearl hue, prong buckle in 18K rose gold with 26 diamonds (0.18 ct.)<\/p>\n

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Ladies First<\/strong> Minute Repeater 7000R (LEFT)<\/strong>
\nCase\u2009:<\/strong> 18K rose gold (4N), cambered sapphire-crystal glass, solid 18K rose-gold back and interchangeable display back with sapphire-crystal window Diameter\u2009:<\/strong> 33,7mm Movement\u2009:<\/strong> self-winding mechanical movement with minute repeater (Caliber R 27 PS with 22K gold minirotor and 48h power reserve) Functions\u2009:<\/strong> hours and minutes from the center, subsidiary seconds at 6 o\u2019clock, striking mechanism with two gongs (hours on low-pitched gong, minutes on high-pitched gong, and quarter-hours on both gongs) Dial\u2009:<\/strong> cream-colored. Transfer-printed in antique rose, 9 applied numerals in 18K rose gold Water-resistance\u2009:<\/strong> 30m Strap\u2009:<\/strong> alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched, matt mother-of-pearl hue, prong buckle in 18K rose gold<\/div>\n

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Expressing the past in the future tense<\/p>\n

Patek Philippe is definitely a brand for insiders. Its creations are authentic works of art, a truth vividly illustrated by the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Regulator reference 5235 equipped with an aperture-type Annual Calendar, Calibre 31-260 REG QA. For the first time in Patek Philippe\u2019s history, a movement has been designed right from the outset to house a regulating organ in Silinvar\u00ae, a patented silicon-based material. This regulating organ is composed of a Spiromax\u00ae balance-spring and a Pulsomax\u00ae escapement. Alongside this innovation, the Patek Philippe engineers have also entirely reworked and optimised the movement going train \u2013 from the barrel through to the pallet level. The profile of the wheel teeth and pinion leaves has been enhanced so as to significantly increase efficiency while reducing wear. Another key asset lies in the approximately 10\u2009% increase in frequency to a rate of 23,040 vph (around 3.2 Hz), along with a higher power reserve. By thus optimising the energy efficiency, the developers were able to use a mainspring that is not only less powerful but also longer, thus ensuring a maximum 60-hour power reserve. In aesthetic terms, the case reflects the famous classic Calatrava design, which has established itself for almost 70 years as the quintessence of the round wristwatch. And finally, the Patek Phililppe Annual Calendar Regulator reference 5235<\/strong> once again proves that the Geneva-based manufacturer is a master in achieving the delicate balance between original aesthetics and timeless elegance. This exceptional timepiece it not only innovative in visual terms, but also houses a mechanical heart pushing the limits of watchmaking technology. The epitome of the Patek Philippe spirit.
\nIt is a worthy successor to the \u201cPatek Philippe Advanced Research\u201d special watches, the 100 to 300-piece limited editions that were sold out as soon as they were launched. Like its three predecessors, the Perpetual Calendar \u201cPatek Philippe Advanced Research\u201d reference 5550P<\/strong> features a major innovation in the field of the silicon-based material Silinvar\u00ae. It comprises three patented Silinvar\u00ae Patek Philippe components: the Spiromax\u00ae balance-spring, the Pulsomax\u00ae escapement, and the GyromaxSi\u00ae balance. Silinvar\u00ae technology has led to a spectacular breakthrough embodied in this watchmaking classic. Thanks to its innovative components such as the Pulsomax\u00ae escapement and the GyromaxSi\u00ae balance, the overall efficiency of the Oscillomax\u00ae is considerably improved. This gain is mainly based on the perceptibly lower mass of Silinvar\u00ae parts compared with conventional components, on the optimised geometry of the lever and the escape-wheel, as well as on the much-improved aerodynamics and mass distribution of the GyromaxSi\u00ae balance. Less energy dissipated means greater efficiency of the movement\u2019s operating autonomy, which means the self-winding perpetual calendar model in this \u201cPatek Philippe Advanced Research\u201d edition is now endowed with a power reserve of up to 70 hours. Another advantage of this construction lies in its improved reliability thanks to lubricant-free operation. The third element of the Oscillomax\u00ae ensemble is the patented Spiromax\u00ae balance-spring made of Silinvar\u00ae. Thanks to the exceptional physical properties of the material and to its exclusive patented geometry (Patek Philippe terminal curve, integrated collet and stud attachment), this avant-garde balance-spring makes a decisive contribution to the movement\u2019s isochronism. Its oscillation is perfectly symmetrical and it is also antimagnetic, corrosion-resistant and extremely insensitive to shocks. Moreover, the Spiromax\u00ae flat balance-spring offers the additional advantage of being three times thinner than a Breguet balance-spring, thereby making it ideal for making ultra-thin movements. Issued in a 300-piece limited edition, the Perpetual Calendar \u201cPatek Philippe Advanced Research\u201d reference 5550P meets the demanding standards of the Patek Philippe Seal.<\/p>\n

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For cosmopolitan women\u2009:<\/strong> the world\u2019s thinnest <\/strong>split-seconds chronograph<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Patek Philippe, complicated watches for ladies are a venerable tradition. Long ago, the company introduced repeaters in delicate feminine formats that announced the time with gentle sounds as a very rare and exclusive musical diversion. Now, Patek Philippe presents the first two Grand Complication models for ladies.
\nThe case of the ultra-thin Ladies First split-seconds monopusher chronograph 7059R<\/strong> unites classic design, traditional artistry, and feminine elegance with true panache. The distinctive Officer\u2019s-style case with straight lugs and screwed strap bars reflects the classic-traditional aspects of the new Ladies First Split Seconds Chronograph 7059R. Its feminine facets are underscored by the soft, romantic glow of 18K rose gold 4N and the fiery passion of the 153 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (~0.72 ct.) set in its bezel. A sapphire-crystal case back adorned with 76 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds totaling approx. 0.40 ct. showcases the ultimate in watchmaking artistry. The focus is on two column wheels crowned with polished caps, a respected tradition at Patek Philippe. They are framed by lavishly decorated bridges with polished chamfers and Geneva striping. The display back also reveals elegantly shaped parts and the striking bridges \u201c\u00e0 l\u2019ancienne\u201d with reentrant angles that can only be finished by hand, a process that requires exceptional talent and many years of experience. Movements like this cannot be produced with assembly-line methods. They are crafted individually by the hands of a master watchmaker. Because of this, Patek Philippe can only produce very few pieces of the 7059R Ladies First split-seconds chronograph<\/strong> per year. This makes them all the more tempting as cherished companions for women who are attracted to watchmaking prowess at its very finest.
\nThis year Patek Philippe also decided to introduce the first minute repeater in its collection of ladies\u2019 wristwatches\u2009: the Ladies First Minute Repeater 7000R. Ordinarily, minute repeaters belong to the category of large wristwatches. But here, Patek Philippe made an exception because its self-winding caliber R 27 PS is one of the thinnest movements with a striking mechanism. It not only ranks among the few repeater movements that are self-winding but thanks to the off-center minirotor in 22K gold \u2013 fully recessed in the plate \u2013 its height is a scant 5.05 mm. These are ideal assets for a watch intended to elegantly grace a feminine wrist, despite the formidable horological degrees of difficulty that it incorporates. Watches with minute repeaters have always ranked among the rarest, most precious, and most elaborate timepieces. In an extremely compact space, their intricate inner life brings together hundreds of individual parts that interact and function in harmony, or move next to each other with minimal clearances, without making contact. The objective of the effort is to strike the time displayed on the dial with the best possible acoustic sonority. And so, at 3:34 for instance, the time is indicated with a dongdong-dong for the hours on a low-pitched gong, a ding-dong, ding-dong on both gongs for the quarterhours, and a ding-ding-ding-ding for the minutes on the high-pitched gong. Technical finesse that makes time so seductively audible is bound to attract the attention of women as well.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ladies First monopusher split-seconds chronograph Reference 7059R<\/strong>
\nCase\u2009:<\/strong> 18K rose gold (4N), cambered sapphire crystal, bezel with 153 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (0.72 ct.,), sapphire-crystal display back with 76 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (0.40 ct.) Diameter\u2009:<\/strong> 33,2mm Movement\u2009:<\/strong> Ultra-thin manually wound mechanical movement (Caliber CHR 27-525 PS) Functions\u2009:<\/strong> hours, minutes, monopusher splitseconds chronograph with column wheels, chronograph and split-seconds hands, 60mn counter, subsidiary seconds Dial\u2009:<\/strong> matt opalescent, powder rose imprint, 10 applied numerals in 18K rose gold Water-resistance\u2009:<\/strong> 30m Strap\u2009:<\/strong> alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched, matt mother-of-pearl hue, prong buckle in 18K rose gold with 26 diamonds (0.18 ct.)<\/p>\n

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Ladies First<\/strong> Minute Repeater 7000R (LEFT)<\/strong>
\nCase\u2009:<\/strong> 18K rose gold (4N), cambered sapphire-crystal glass, solid 18K rose-gold back and interchangeable display back with sapphire-crystal window Diameter\u2009:<\/strong> 33,7mm Movement\u2009:<\/strong> self-winding mechanical movement with minute repeater (Caliber R 27 PS with 22K gold minirotor and 48h power reserve) Functions\u2009:<\/strong> hours and minutes from the center, subsidiary seconds at 6 o\u2019clock, striking mechanism with two gongs (hours on low-pitched gong, minutes on high-pitched gong, and quarter-hours on both gongs) Dial\u2009:<\/strong> cream-colored. Transfer-printed in antique rose, 9 applied numerals in 18K rose gold Water-resistance\u2009:<\/strong> 30m Strap\u2009:<\/strong> alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched, matt mother-of-pearl hue, prong buckle in 18K rose gold<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":983,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[49,48],"tags":[165],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/982"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=982"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15798,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/982\/revisions\/15798"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/983"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}