With an amicable chime generated from two hammers striking against the gong architecturally positioned in the movement, any minute repeating wristwatch is somewhat impressive. However, no manufacturer executes the sophisticated complication none other than, Patek Philippe. The first minute repeater produced by Patek Philippe was in 1924. Ever since, minute repeating wristwatches were witnessed in the catalogue throughout the lineage till date. With an extraordinary skill in perfecting an elegant and ever enduring chime, every Patek Philipe minute repeating wristwatch sounds at 30 to 40 decibels and every single piece is personally examined by Mr. Thierry Stern. With such intimate and rigorous quality control, it is without a doubt an important complication for manufacturers to perfect and enthusiasts to admire.

The Patek Philippe ref. 5033P minute repeating annual calendar wristwatch first appeared in catalogues in 2002. Produced only in a platinum case with an exception of 10 pieces encased in titanium as unique pieces, the reference was available in either a white or a black dial featuring painted roman numerals. In 2004, the reference was updated and the dials no longer featured roman numerals and instead sported applied gold drop hour markers. It is believed that not one variation of the reference in various dial configurations were produced above 40 examples each, with some configurations less.

The present example is fitted with an early black dial featuring painted white roman numerals. Presented in excellent overall condition with a subliminal chime and further charmed by the full set of accessories that came with the watch when it was purchased by the original owner, it is highly attractive. An incredible opportunity for collectors of minute repeating wristwatches to acquire an underappreciated and incredibly rare minute repeating wristwatch with an annual calendar complication.