{"product_id":"patek-philippe-annual-calendar-as09345","title":"Patek Philippe Annual Calendar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1991, the soon-to-be graduates at the Geneva School of Engineering were presented with their final project prior to receiving their diploma — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esimplify\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the perpetual calendar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlthough the task was easier said than done, their work led to the inception of the annual calendar complication, patented by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/pages\/vintage-and-pre-owned-patek-philippe-watches\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/a\u003e in collaboration with the bright engineering minds at the GSE. Five years later, Patek debuted the Reference 5035 which marked the world’s first-ever annual calendar movement and finally bridged the gap between a triple date function and the formidable quantième perpétuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece happens to be an exquisite take on the Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar dating back to the 2010s. Designated as a Reference 5036\/1R, this delightful timepiece features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003enearly perfect\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm 18K rose gold case with sculpted, contoured lugs, a concave bezel, and a polished finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts silver dial features applied, luminous Roman indices; a matching luminous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeuille \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandset; a date window at 6 o’clock; and an array of indicators including a pair of recessed subsidiary registers denoting month and day; a moonphase aperture; and a tidy power reserve display positioned directly below the 12 o’clock marker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features an exhibition back providing a window through which you can admire the self-winding Caliber 315\/199 with a matching gold winding rotor engraved with the ‘Calatrava Cross’ seal. Accompanied by a magnificent 18K rose gold multi-link bracelet with a signed, locking clasp, this piece is an absolute vibe on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacking pedigree, refinement, function and outstanding craftsmanship that can only be expected by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emaison\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this 5036 needs to be experienced in person to truly understand its greatness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40841503932503,"sku":"40930361","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09345_40930361_PATEKPHILIPPE_ANNUALCALENDARMOONPHASE_5036-1R-7.jpg?v=1730496370","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/patek-philippe-annual-calendar-as09345","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}