Patek Philippe — Grand Complications
Also known as: Grand Complications
Record status
Documented family · partial
Period
1941–2026 (sampled references)
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeGrand Complications is a wristwatch family made by Patek Philippe. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 1941 to 2026. Recorded movements are Patek Philippe caliber 13'''130 Q and Patek Philippe caliber 240 HU, with functions including hours, minutes, small seconds, date, day and month.
The sampled references record case diameters of 35–36 mm, heights of 8.83 mm, cases in stainless steel and yellow gold and water resistance of 30 m. Reference examples: ref. 1518A (Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 1518 Stainless Steel; 1941–1954; 35.00 mm); ref. 7129J-001 (World Time 7129 Yellow Gold / Red; 2026; 36.00 mm).
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 4
- Catalogue references
- 3
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Among the 2 WatchBase references sampled for this entry, the earliest recorded production year is 1941 and the latest is 2026.
Physical characteristics
- Crystal
- Plexi, Sapphire
- Case back
- Closed, Open
- Case shape
- Round
- Case height
- 8.83 mm
- Case materials recorded
- Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
- Case diameter (sampled references)
- 35–36 mm
Technical characteristics
- Functions recorded
- Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Date, Day, Month, Perpetual Calendar, Chronograph
- Movements recorded
- Patek Philippe caliber 13'''130 Q · Patek Philippe caliber 240 HU
- Production years recorded
- 1941–2026
- Water resistance recorded
- 30 m
Design
- Hands
- Feuille, Proprietary
- Hour markers
- Arabic Numerals
- Dial colours recorded
- Silver, Red
Identification
- How to identify
- The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
- Family as listed
- Grand Complications
- References sampled
- 1518A — Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 1518 Stainless Steel · 7129J-001 — World Time 7129 Yellow Gold / Red
- Distinguishing features
- Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
- Representative reference
- 1518A
- Source note
- All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 294 references under this family name; this entry summarises 2 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. That figure is not necessarily the family's introduction date: earlier references may exist outside the sample, and WatchBase coverage of discontinued models is uneven.
Catalogue references
- WatchBasePatek Philippe Grand Complications (294 references)
- WatchBase reference1518A
- WatchBase reference7129J-001
Varieties
Ref. 1518A — Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 1518 Stainless Steel
produced 1941–1954; Patek Philippe caliber 13'''130 Q; 35.00 mm stainless steel; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.
Ref. 7129J-001 — World Time 7129 Yellow Gold / Red
produced 2026; Patek Philippe caliber 240 HU; 36.00 mm yellow gold; Red dial. Source: WatchBase.
Research required
- Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.