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Lot Essay
Introduced in 2022, reference 5326G represents a major technical milestone for Patek Philippe, combining for the first time the manufacture's patented Travel Time mechanism, introduced in 1997, with its innovative Annual Calendar complication, launched the year before in 1996. The integration of these two functions creates an exceptionally practical travel watch, while maintaining the mechanical sophistication for which the manufacture is renowned. Thanks to a patented crown-operated adjustment system developed specifically for this model, both time zones can be set entirely via the winding crown, eliminating the traditional case-band pushers and resulting in a cleaner, more elegant case profile. Equally remarkable, the Annual Calendar is synchronised with local rather than home time, allowing the calendar indications to advance or move backwards seamlessly as the local hour is adjusted.
The technical achievement is reflected in the self-winding calibre 31-260 PS QA LU FUS 24H, developed specifically for the reference and protected by no fewer than eight patents. Beyond its mechanical ingenuity, the watch is equally distinguished by its design. While unmistakably contemporary, the 41 mm white gold case pays tribute to Patek Philippe's mid-century heritage through its finely executed hobnail-patterned case band, complemented by a granular charcoal-grey dial that lends the watch warmth and depth while enhancing its exceptional legibility.
Widely regarded as one of the manufacture's most important contemporary introductions, reference 5326G was selected to grace the cover of the official 2022 Patek Philippe Collection catalogue, underscoring its significance within the modern collection. Combining technical innovation with timeless aesthetics, it is already considered by many collectors to be a future classic.
The technical achievement is reflected in the self-winding calibre 31-260 PS QA LU FUS 24H, developed specifically for the reference and protected by no fewer than eight patents. Beyond its mechanical ingenuity, the watch is equally distinguished by its design. While unmistakably contemporary, the 41 mm white gold case pays tribute to Patek Philippe's mid-century heritage through its finely executed hobnail-patterned case band, complemented by a granular charcoal-grey dial that lends the watch warmth and depth while enhancing its exceptional legibility.
Widely regarded as one of the manufacture's most important contemporary introductions, reference 5326G was selected to grace the cover of the official 2022 Patek Philippe Collection catalogue, underscoring its significance within the modern collection. Combining technical innovation with timeless aesthetics, it is already considered by many collectors to be a future classic.