Patek Philippe Complications 4947/1A-001 Annual Calendar Moon Phases Stainless
The Patek Philippe 4947/1A-001 represents Patek Philippe's elegant ladies' interpretation of the annual calendar complication automatically accounting for months of varying lengths requiring manual correction only once per year on March 1st, introduced as part of the manufacture's commitment to creating sophisticated complications specifically proportioned and designed for women rather than simply reducing men's models. This reference combines the practical annual calendar functionality first developed by Patek Philippe in 1996 with moon phase indication showing lunar cycle accuracy of one day's deviation every 122 years, housed in the relatively rare stainless steel case construction paired with integrated five-row steel bracelet making haute horlogerie complications more accessible while maintaining the finishing standards and mechanical excellence expected from one of Geneva's most prestigious manufactures founded in 1839. The striking midnight blue dial with distinctive "shantung" finish featuring vertical and horizontal satin-brushing creates contemporary elegance, appealing to collectors who value both technical complications and refined aesthetics combined with current-production availability backed by Patek Philippe's comprehensive warranty and global service network. The 38mm case crafted in stainless steel features polished surfaces, case thickness of 11mm, water resistance to 30 meters, sapphire crystal, recessed correctors in case band for independent adjustment of calendar functions, and transparent sapphire caseback revealing the meticulously finished movement. The midnight blue dial features "shantung" pattern created through vertical and horizontal satin-finish technique creating unique texture and light play, applied white gold Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 positions, white gold leaf-shaped hands with white luminescent coating, sweep seconds hand, day indication by pointer hand at 9 o'clock subdial, date indication by pointer hand at 3 o'clock subdial, combined month and moon phase display at 6 o'clock position showing month in aperture with realistic moon disk rotating against blue starfield background. Inside beats the self-winding Caliber 26-330 S QA LU featuring annual calendar mechanism with day and month indicated by hands and date displayed in aperture, moon phase complication, sweep seconds, diameter of 32mm, thickness of 5.32mm, 319 total parts, 34 jewels, central winding rotor in 21-karat gold, Gyromax balance wheel, Spiromax balance spring in Silinvar silicon, frequency of 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour, minimum 35 hours to maximum 45 hours power reserve, Patek Philippe Seal certification guaranteeing exceptional finishing and precision standards. Stainless steel integrated five-row bracelet secures with patented Patek Philippe fold-over clasp featuring four independent catches.
