Patek Philippe Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5159G-001
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2010s
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Retrograde Perpetual Calendar, reference 5159G-001, is a mechanical wristwatch featuring a perpetual calendar complication. The timepiece is housed in a 36mm white gold case executed in an 'Officer-style' design, characterized by a stepped bezel and sapphire crystal.
Its white dial displays the day and month through apertures, alongside a moon phase indicator at the six o'clock position. A notable feature is the retrograde date display, where the date hand moves along an arc and returns to the beginning of the month. The movement relies on a system of springs, levers, and gears to account for months of varying lengths, including February and leap years. The watch is accompanied by a brown alligator leather strap secured by a white gold deployant clasp, and it comes complete with its original box, manuals, and Certificate of Origin.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 2010s
- Type
- Perpetual calendar
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Reference
- 5159G-001
- Case Diameter
- 36 mm
- Case Material
- White gold
- Movement Type
- Perpetual Calendar
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Case and Dial
- The reference 5159G-001 is constructed with a 36mm white gold case designed in the 'Officer-style', a hallmark of this model's aesthetic. The case architecture incorporates a stepped bezel and utilizes a sapphire crystal for protection. The white dial displays applied indices and 'Spade' style hands, providing a clear interface for the various calendar complications presented on the face. Functionally, the dial features day and month apertures positioned to allow for easy reading, while a moon phase display is located at the six o'clock position. The primary complication is the retrograde date display, which utilizes a dedicated hand to track the date along an arc before resetting to the beginning of the month. The watch is secured with a brown alligator leather strap, which includes the brand's signature, and is fitted with a white gold deployant clasp for ergonomics and security.
- Visible features
- • Case features prominent, stepped bezel design • Dial includes retrograde date arc and moon phase display • Small apertures for day and month displays • Brown alligator leather strap with signed deployant clasp
- Movement and Complication
- This timepiece operates as a mechanical perpetual calendar, functioning to manage varying month lengths including those with 30 and 31 days, as well as the transition of February during leap years. The movement functions through a coordinated system of springs, levers, and gears, deliberately excluding electronic circuitry. The specific integration of the retrograde date display, coupled with the calendar system, provides a distinct structural arrangement compared to other Patek Philippe perpetual calendar models.
- Provenance and Accompaniments
- The watch is offered as a complete set, including the original box, instructional booklets, and the manufacturer's Certificate of Origin. All historical and technical claims regarding the watch are attributed to the provided source. Independent verification of the mechanical condition or the specific provenance of this individual unit is not provided by the current documentation.
Identification
- Reference
- 5159G-001
- 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
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Research required
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