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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5373P-001
A highly impressive and rare platinum left-handed perpetual calendar single-button split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with charcoal grey dial, moon phases, leap year, day and night indication, additional solid caseback, setting pin, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- Exceptional split-seconds perpetual calendar in a left-handed configuration
- Thinnest split-seconds perpetual calendar movement ever produced by Patek Philippe
- Red chronograph hands enhance its sporty aesthetic
- Fresh to the market with full set of accessories
- Only the 2nd example to appear at auction
Patek Philippe has maintained an unbroken legacy of perpetual calendar chronographs since the launch of reference 1518 in 1941. However, it was not until 1994, with the introduction of reference 5004, that the manufacture added a split-seconds mechanism to a serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, reasserting its technical supremacy. While Patek Philippe historically relied on external base movements (such as Valjoux and Lemania), the brand unveiled its first fully in-house perpetual calendar split-seconds chronograph in 2010: the reference 5951, an elegant monopusher housed in a cushion-shaped case.
In fall 2022, the Grand Complications reference 5373P-001 represents a groundbreaking entry in the manufacture's modern lineup as the first chronograph designed specifically for left-handed wearers. Known as a "destro", its platinum case features an inverted configuration, placing the crown and primary monopusher at 9 o'clock alongside the split-seconds pusher at 8 o'clock. Adopting a case design with countersunk, satin-finished flanks that are similar to those of the split-seconds chronograph reference 5370 (which measures 41mm in diameter), the reference 5373 features an impressively smaller case dimension of 38.3mm, even with the addition of a perpetual calendar.
In true Patek Philippe tradition, this monopusher split-seconds chronograph is seamlessly paired with a perpetual calendar display. Beating within is the calibre CHR 27-525 PS Q, celebrated as the thinnest split-seconds perpetual calendar movement ever produced by the manufacture.
The charcoal gray dial features a subtle vertical satin finish and a dramatic black-gradient outer rim, giving the watch a distinctly modern, sporty aesthetic. Applied gold numerals add classic refinement, while vibrant red-varnished chronograph hands deliver striking contrast and enhanced legibility.
Exceedingly rare to encounter on the international auction stage, the present fresh to the market example is only the 2nd example to appear at auction. Offered in excellent condition and accompanied by its full suite of original accessories, including an additional solid caseback.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.