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CATALOGUE NOTE Patek Philippe Advanced Research department has several times gained attention with innovative components that contribute to the higher rate accuracy and reliability of timepieces. The reference 5550P perpetual calendar, available in a limited edition of 300 pieces, illustrates perfectly how the ‘Patek Philippe Advanced Research’ concept blends tradition and innovation seamlessly. This watch offers unique functional benefits, including an extended power reserve, high rate accuracy and dependable performance. It features an exquisite Calatrava-style case made from platinum using traditional cold-forming methods, curved lugs, and a rounded bezel. The moon-phase display's correction push piece is located between the lugs at 6 o'clock, making the typical diamond that signifies Patek Philippe's exclusive platinum watches appear at 12 o'clock. The watch's dial has a timeless, contemporary design with many refined details and a cool silvery gray face with a vertical satin finish. This piece is elegant and eminently readable.To appropriately present the Oscillomax® ensemble, Patek Philippe has utilized to the legendary self-winding calibre 240 with a perpetual calendar. It includes the following Silinvar® components: the patented Patek Philippe Spiromax® balance spring, the patented Pulsomax® escapement, and the patented GyromaxSi® balance. The name of the calibre 240 Q Si movement is self-explanatory: Q stands for ‘quantième perpétuel’ (French for perpetual calendar) and Si stands for silicon technology. This technology is in charge for a quantum leap in the classic movement. It accounts for a significant increase of energy efficiency attributable to the innovative Oscillomax® subsystem. This improvement is based on the noticeably lower mass of Silinvar® parts compared to conventional components, on the optimized geometry of the lever and escape wheel, and on the much-improved aerodynamics and mass distribution of the GyromaxSi® balance. Less energy dissipated means greater efficiency as demonstrated by a power reserve increase of about 50% without having necessitated any modifications of the mainspring, the frequency, or the moment of inertia of the balance. This limited edition ‘Patek Philippe Advanced Research’ perpetual calendar has a power reserve of up to 70 hours. CONDITION REPORT MVT: is running at the time of cataloging. The calendar is advancing.CASE: is in very good condition. It presents some very light and inevitable scuffs from careful wear. Only the see-through case back is present.DIAL: is in great condition

Advanced Research, Reference 5550P-001 A limited edition platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hour indication and leap year indication Circa 2012

A limited edition 1815 Anniversary honey gold wristwatchCirca 2015

A limited edition 1815 Anniversary honey gold wristwatch, Circa 2015

Automatique Lune HavanaA platinum automatic wristwatch with moon phases, power reserve indication and digital date displayCirca 2023

Automatique Lune Havana, A platinum automatic wristwatch with moon phases, power reserve indication and digital date display, Circa 2023

This particular model showcases a sleek black dial accompanied by a two-color Cerachrom bezel insert crafted from green and black ceramic. Alongside the conventional hour, minute, and seconds hands, the GMT-Master II boasts an arrow-tipped hand that completes one full rotation around the dial every 24 hours. Additionally, it incorporates a bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel.The distinctive 24-hour hand, adorned in a unique color, indicates the "home" reference time for the primary time zone, which can be read on the bezel's graduations. Setting the local time for travelers becomes effortless as they can effortlessly "jump" from hour to hour using a clever mechanism operated via the winding crown. This mechanism enables independent adjustments of the hour hand, separate from the minute and seconds hands. Thus, travelers can seamlessly adapt to a new time zone without compromising the accuracy of their timekeeping. Notably, the Cerachrom bezel insert showcases a captivating color combination of black and an exclusive green, exclusively reserved for this model. Similar to all Rolex Professional timepieces, the GMT-Master II ensures outstanding visibility in any situation, particularly during low-light conditions, courtesy of its Chromalight display. The generously proportioned hands and hour markers, designed with clean geometric shapes such as triangles, circles, and rectangles, are filled with a luminescent material that emits a sustained luminosity. In this innovative iteration of the watch, the crown and crown guard are positioned on the left side of the watch case. The date aperture, along with the Cyclops lens for magnification, is located at the 9 o'clock position.

‘Destro’ GMT-MASTER II Reference 126720VTNR A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2022

Anthony Quinn is a Mexican-Californian artist born in 1915. There is clear Cubist influence in his art, clearly reminiscent of Picasso's works. He also is an Academy Award-winning actor. This watch is crafted out of solid 18k gold, including the dial. The rotor has Cotes de Geneve design and features an engraving of Anthony Quinn's signature. This watch is limited to 999 models in 18k yellow gold.

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