Patek Philippe has long been a master of watchmaking complications, with calendar watches standing among its most emblematic creations. This year’s novelties span the perpetual calendar with chronograph and the annual calendar across multiple collections. The year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Annual Calendar, first patented in 1996.
Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Reference 5840P-001
Patek Philippe further expands the Cubitus collection with the new Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5840P-001, the line’s first grand complication. Housed in a large 45 mm platinum case, the watch stands out with its striking blue open-worked dial inspired by the collection’s signature horizontal motif. Its delicate pierced strips create a subtle sense of depth while revealing the plate and bridges of the skeletonized square-shaped Caliber 28-28 Q SQU beneath.
Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5270P-015, Ref. 5270P-016, and Ref. 5270P-017
One of the Manufacture’s most iconic complications is refreshed through the new Ref. 5270P-015, Ref. 5270P-016, and Ref. 5270P-017, featuring contemporary lacquered dials in charcoal gray, blue, and red that lend a modern character to the timeless perpetual calendar chronograph.
All three models are powered by the CH 29-535 PS Q caliber, a movement that combines traditional chronograph architecture with six patented innovations enhancing its performance and precision. Housed in platinum cases, the timepieces express a sportier, more contemporary personality while preserving the elegance of the legendary perpetual calendar chronograph. The black-gradient edges add visual depth and create subtle transitions under changing light conditions.
Split-Seconds Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5204G-010
The Ref. 5204G-010 reinterprets one of Patek Philippe’s iconic grand complications with a more contemporary aesthetic, pairing a split-seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar with a refined sunburst navy blue dial housed in a white gold case. Complementing the sporty character of the watch is a navy-blue composite strap with a textile motif and contrasting red stitching. Powering the timepiece is the manually wound CHR 29-535 PS Q caliber.
In-Line Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5236P-011
Another complication emblematic of Patek Philippe, the in-line perpetual calendar is revisited in the Ref. 5236P-011 with a new silver-toned opaline dial enhanced by a subtle black-gradient rim. Its patented display unites the day, date, and month indications within a single large aperture at 12 o’clock, showcasing remarkable technical ingenuity and refined watchmaking artistry. The display is powered by the ultra-flat Caliber 31-260 PS QL movement with a platinum mini-rotor.
Annual Calendar Moon Phases Ref. 5396R-016
Patek Philippe revisits its iconic Annual Calendar Ref. 5396 with a warm, classically inspired aesthetic. The Ref. 5396R-016 combines a rose gold case with a sand-beige sunburst dial, creating an elegant interplay of warm tones and soft golden reflections. The watch is equipped with the ingenious Annual Calendar mechanism patented by Patek Philippe in 1996, featuring day and month apertures alongside a date display at 6 o’clock and a moon-phase indication, powered by the self-winding Caliber 26-330 S QA LU 24H.
Annual Calendar Moon Phases Ref. 4946G-001
With the Ref. 4946G-001, Patek Philippe presents a fresh and contemporary interpretation of the Annual Calendar in white gold. The blue-gray dial, distinguished by a double vertical and horizontal satin-brushed finish reminiscent of raw silk shantung, is paired with a blue-gray calfskin strap featuring a denim motif and contrasting white stitching. Completing the elegant composition is a sapphire-crystal case back revealing the self-winding Caliber 26-330 S QA LU.
