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Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5496P-015 Platinum Watch Hands On
The perpetual calendar is one of the rarest and most coveted complications in a watch, and few have mastered it as well as Patek Philippe. After all, Patek Philippe launched the world's first perpetual calendar wristwatch back in 1925. And if that wasn't enough, they even invented the annual calendar 20 years ago - but we digress. The complication we are interested in today is the perpetual calendar, and in 2016 we saw the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5496P-015 in platinum.
Introduced for the first time in 2011, reference 5496 is one of six Patek Philippe models dedicated to perpetual calendars – the others being 5139, 5140, 5940, 5159 and 5160. Most people are used to seeing perpetual calendars with three subdials. In fact, just type "perpetual calendar discount replica watches" into Google Images and count the sheer number of results with the more typical arrangement of three sub-dials. With or without three sub-dials, the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5496 watch can indicate the day, month, date and leap year like any perpetual calendar watch.
You can see the month and date through two apertures at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock respectively. The date is indicated by a retrograde display within the dial. A leap year indicator at 12 o'clock and a moon phase indicator at 6 o'clock complete the look of the dial. It's a rather unusual dial configuration as far as a perpetual calendar goes, but it's very legible. In fact, I found it easier to read than the traditional three-subdial configuration.
Inside the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5496P is the self-winding movement Caliber 324 S QR. It consists of 361 parts and, as you'd expect from a watch bearing the Patek Philippe Seal, it's superbly crafted. Some other features include a Gyromax balance wheel in silicon, a Spiromax hairspring and a large 21K solid gold rotor. The movement runs at 28,800bph and has a maximum power reserve of 45 hours.buy replica watches online
The Caliber 324 S QR is not unique to the 5496 watch, it is currently used in two other Patek Philippe collections that have very similar dial layouts but very different styles and personalities. References 5159 and 5160 are both more traditional-looking models and are officer watches, meaning they have a hinged cover on the back of the watch. Other details like long lugs, a smaller 38mm case, and Roman and Breguet numerals all contribute to a decidedly less modern look.
The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5496P-015 has a platinum case that measures the same 39.5mm as its predecessor and is water resistant to 30 meters (what do you expect from a dress watch?). The straight lugs are slightly arched for a more comfortable fit, and the cheap men watches is available with a solid or transparent sapphire crystal case back. As for the strap, it is a hand-stitched brown alligator leather with specially selected square scales for a natural and unified look.
The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5496P-015 has a beautiful satin-finished silver dial, gold-applied hour markers and dauphine hands. The moon phase aperture also has gold accents. It's hard to tell from the photos, but the highlight has to be the professionally retouched hour markers and hands. It shines brightly, helping to keep the time legible even in poor lighting conditions. The applied date markers also add a sense of depth to the dial. Everything looks pristine and the workmanship is impeccable, which really isn't surprising when you consider that you're paying six figures for a watch from one of the most recognizable high-end luxury watchmakers.
The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5496P-015 takes one of watchmaking's most difficult and unique complications and adds a breath of fresh air with clean lines, a legible and functional dial that is neither busy nor cluttered and will It's all wrapped up in the most hidden wealth of metals, namely platinum. The 39.5mm wide size is perfect for the modern wearer without breaking the traditional constraints the brand holds dear.best replica watches