Watch of the Week: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Time Travel Ref 5326G-001

To end our time at Watches and Wonders, we saved the best for last: Patek Philippe. While the full range of new timepieces was nothing shy of impressive, the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Time Travel Ref 5326G-001 stunned most as they were able to get up close during the intimate presentation. Patek Philippe combines two signature complications into a single watch for the first time in history: its patented Annual Calendar and its Travel Time dual-time display. 

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Patek Philippe

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Patek Philippe

The model travels back in time with a vintage look as the dial is charcoal gray with a refined gradation with a subtle granular structure, reminiscent of the cases of old photo cameras. Yet, it is catapulted into the modern era of watchmaking with the new 41mm white-gold case that houses the new, groundbreaking self-winding movement. Protected by eight patents, the exclusive mechanical movement combines both the Annual Calendar and the Travel Time mechanisms in the same case. In the new caliber 31-260 PS QA LU FUS 24H movement, the Annual Calendar is controlled by the Travel Time function, and it is the local-time hour wheel that drives the calendar.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Patek PhilippePhoto Credit: Courtesy of Patek Philippe

Embodying the essence of Patek Philippe’s unparalleled approach to watchmaking, Ref. 5326G-001 Annual Calendar Travel Time stands as a testament to exceptional artistry and sophisticated design. The timepiece is fitted with a beige calfskin leather strap that can be interchangeable with an additional black calfskin strap embossed with a fabric pattern.