Okay let’s talk about this one.
Old money doesn’t get much more old money than this!
White gold case, black dial - just like you picture a Patek. Applied Roman numerals, white gold feuille hands, annual calendar, moonphase, power reserve indicator. All on a dial that somehow manages to fit everything without feeling cluttered. That’s not easy!
And then there’s what you can’t see. Inside sits a movement stamped with the Geneva Seal, hand finished bridges with Geneva striping, mirror polished bevels, a 22k micro-rotor and a Gyromax balance. The finishing alone takes a skilled craftsman longer to complete than most brands take to build an entire watch!
The annual calendar was Patek’s own invention by the way. One correction a year, February 28th, and that’s it. Genius wrapped in elegance. Chefs kiss!
Specs
∙ Brand: Patek Philippe
∙ Year: Early 1999
∙ Reference: 5036
∙ Model: Annual Calendar Moonphase
∙ Movement: Cal. 315 SQA, Geneva Seal
∙ Materials: 18k White Gold
∙ Case Size: 37mm
∙ Strap: Black Leather with original buckle - white gold
∙ Dial: Black, Roman Numerals
∙ Last Known Service: Unknown
∙ Scope of Delivery: Watch Only
∙ Price (inc GST): $35,999
