{"product_id":"patek-philippe-annual-calendar-tiffany-and-co-limited-edition-of-100-as10500","title":"Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 'Tiffany \u0026 Co. Limited Edition of 100'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1991, the soon-to-be graduates at the Geneva School of Engineering were presented with their final project prior to receiving their diploma — simplify the perpetual calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 \u003cem\u003equantième perpétuel\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece happens to be one of our favorite takes on the Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar dating back to 2012. Designated as a Reference 5396G-012, this delightful timepiece features a 38.5mm 18K white gold case with contoured lugs, a sapphire crystal, signed crown and a bezel adorned with a polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dark grey\/black dial features a subtle satin finish with a matching luminous white gold 'feuille' handset, day and month apertures underneath the Patek Philippe signature, a 24-hour subsidiary dial with a moonphase display, an applied ‘dot’ minute track, a date indicator at 6 o’clock, and the best part — applied, white gold Breguet numerals. One thing sets this particular example apart, however. It's a Tiffany signed Limited Edition of 100 pieces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChef's kiss.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features an exhibition back providing a window through which you can admire the self-winding Caliber 324 S QA LU 24H with a gold winding rotor engraved with the ‘Calatrava Cross’ seal. Accompanied by a signed black alligator leather strap with a signed 18K white gold deployant buckle, and its paperwork and Tiffany packaging, this piece is an absolute stunner on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacking pedigree, refinement, function and outstanding craftsmanship that can only be expected by the one of the best — actually the best — watch \u003cem\u003emanufactures\u003c\/em\u003e in the world, this 5396 needs to be experienced in person to truly understand its greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41679750987863,"sku":"40930644","price":159950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS10500_40930644_PATEKPHILIPPE_ANNUALCALENDARWG_5396G-012-5.jpg?v=1747147763","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/patek-philippe-annual-calendar-tiffany-and-co-limited-edition-of-100-as10500","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}