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PATEK PHILIPPE – A rare and attractive stainless steel annual calendar wristwatch with moonphases, bracelet, presentation box and certifcate
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
2012
Reference No.
5726/1A-001
Movement No.
5’673’245
Case No.
4’767’671
Model Name
Nautilus Annual Calendar
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 324 S QA LU 24H/303, 34 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, reference A384FAP, max length 180mm. (with the three extra links)
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
Dimensions
40.5mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
Estimate CHF 20,000-30,000 $19,800-29,700 €18,500-27,800 Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin confrming the sale of the watch on July 11, 2012, box with outer packaging, product literature and three extra links.
In 1996, Patek Philippe patented the Annual Calendar complication, a new mechanism that took into account the diferent lengths of the months and required only one annual adjustment in February. The legibility of the calendar functions
were made easy thanks to the month and day that were indicated via two apertures on the top part of the dial whereas the date, moon phases and 24 hours indication were placed elegantly on the lower part of the dial. In a bold move, Patek Philippe decided to merge fne complications and sports chic by launching a Nautilus housing this intelligent and useful complication. The present reference 5726/1A-001 is the second variation of the Annual Calendar Nautilus launched in 2012, which, for the frst time was ofered with the iconic Nautilus satin and mirror fnished stainless steel bracelet. Housed in the immediately recognizable case designed by Gerald Genta with a fair 40.5 millimeter diameter, this annual calendar movement displays its indications on a beautiful dark grey dial. Even though the present lot is still in production it is extremely rare to fnd one on the secondary market. In fact, it is only the third time the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref 5726/1A has appeared on the international auction market. The present watch is ofered in very good overall condition, with its original box, accessories and extra links.
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