Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5053R-001

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe Calatrava Officer (Reference 5053R-001). A rose gold automatic wristwatch with date.

Description The reference 5035 was the world’s first annual calendar wristwatch. Released in 1996, this watch was central to Patek Philippe’s strategy of introducing "small complications" in the late 1990s. At the time, there was a noticeable jump in price between a time-only and a complicated watch, and this was a way for the brand to fill the price difference in between and open the brand up to a new generation of collectors. Philippe Stern wanted to provide a complication that was useful, rather than just another complication that would only be used occasionally, and thus the annual calendar wristwatch was created. The newly introduced caliber 315/198 allowed for the calendar to take longer months into account and to be set only once a year. The ref. 5035 was made in yellow, white, rose gold and platinum, and available in 2,500 pieces in each metal before it was discontinued in 2005. Includes presentation non-Patek Philippe box. Condition Report Revive Fair Good Very Good Like New The watch is in overall very good condition with light wear throughout commensurate with age. The movement is running at the time of cataloging, however, it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) cannot be shipped outside the country of sale. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. The watch is in overall very good condition with light wear throughout commensurate with age. The movement is running at the time of cataloging, however, it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) cannot be shipped outside the country of sale. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. Reference Number : 5053R-001 Model : Calatrava Complication : Date Gender : Men's Dial Color(s : Beige/Tan Dial Numerals : Arabic Movement Type : Automatic Case Material(s : Rose Gold Case Size (mm : 36 Case Back : Snap-on Band Material : Crocodile Skin Clasp Type : Buckle Clasp Material(s : Rose Gold Signature : Dial, Movement