Patek Philippe Ref. 4936G Annual Calendar
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2006
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Ref. 4936G 'Quantième Annuel' is an 18K white gold self-winding wristwatch featuring an annual calendar and moon phase display. The watch is powered by the Caliber 315/297, which includes 37 jewels and an 18K gold rotor, marked with the Seal of Geneva.
The case, measuring 37 mm in diameter, features a concave bezel and crown set with 170 diamonds, totaling approximately 1.00 carat. The dial is crafted from mother-of-pearl and displays luminous white gold radial Roman numerals, a center-seconds hand, and subsidiary dials for the day of the week and month, alongside an aperture for the date and moon phases. The watch is presented on a strap with an 18K white gold deployant clasp and is accompanied by its original Certificate of Origin, fitted box, and instruction documentation.
The movement is adjusted to five positions and heat, cold, and isochronism.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Annual calendar wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Reference
- 4936G
- Sold Date
- March 31, 2006
- Case Number
- 4350181
- Case Diameter
- 37 mm
- Diamond Count
- 170 diamonds
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 3581111
- Movement Caliber
- 315/297
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Case and Dial
- The Patek Philippe Ref. 4936G is housed in an 18K white gold two-body case with a diameter of 37 mm and a thickness of 11.5 mm. The design includes concave lugs and a concave bezel and crown, which are set with a total of 170 diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat. The case back is transparent, secured by screws, and utilizes sapphire crystals on both sides. The dial is constructed from mother-of-pearl, featuring applied luminous white gold radial Roman numeral indices. It includes a secondary minute/seconds track on the periphery. The calendar functions are displayed via two subsidiary dials for the day of the week and the month, while a date aperture is located at 6 o'clock, alongside a moon phase indicator. The time is read via luminous white gold feuille hands.
- Visible features
- • Mother-of-pearl dial with iridescent finish • Luminous feuille-style hands • 170 diamonds set into the bezel and crown • Date display aperture at the 6 o'clock position
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch utilizes the self-winding Caliber 315/297, which is rhodium-plated and finished with fausses cotes decoration. The movement contains 37 jewels and features an 18K gold rotor. It is equipped with a straight-line lever escapement, a Gyromax balance, and a shock absorber. The balance spring is a self-compensating, free-sprung flat type. The movement is officially certified with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark. It is adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and five distinct positions.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch was originally sold on March 31, 2006. The sale includes the timepiece paired with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. The object is accompanied by several original items, including the manufacturer's fitted box, the Certificate of Origin, a leather folder, and the instruction booklet. The auction house reports the grading of the piece, identifying the dial and hands as original. The overall grade for the item is listed as AAA, reflecting its excellent state. The case grade is 2-8, indicating it is in very good condition with some minor scratching.
Identification
- Reference
- 4936G
- Serial number
- 4350181
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition report suggests overhaul is recommended at buyer's expense
- Research required: Case exhibits signs of light scratching based on the provided grading