Patek Philippe introduced their patented annual calendar complication in 1996 with a new mechanism that took into account the different lengths of the months and required only one annual adjustment in February. The legibility of the calendar functions were made easy thanks to the month and day that were indicated via two apertures at 12 o’clock with the date, moon phases and 24 hours indication elegantly placed on the lower half of the dial. While the perpetual calendar is a complex and high-cost complication, the annual calendar is more accessible and became a strong seller for the brand. Since its introduction 24 years ago, Patek Philippe has added it to a variety of models, and in 2010, offered it for the first time in the iconic Nautilus with the reference 5726.

The present example is offered at auction by the original owner, and housed in the immediately recognizable case designed by Gerald Genta with a 40.5 millimeter diameter. Its condition is superb - hardly ever-worn, and complete with box, certificate and accessories. The reference 5726 is a wonderful marriage of sportive luxury and high complication – certain to excite the discerning collector.

Consigned by the Original Owner