Complications
Intermediate level of horological functions
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The unusual and gorgeous Patek Philippe 5170P Chronograph
Hi everyone, Patek Philippe and manual-wind chronographs is a deep and long story where the brand has established the reference in terms of traditional elaborate pieces, especially since the 1920’s-1930’s for wristwatches. The Patek Philippe 5170P Chronograph was launched in 2017 with a gorgeous dark blue dial. As it is the last evolution of this chronograph generation, I’ll focus on what makes it stand out from the 5170 family, or even the Patek catalogue as a whole. Hence, let’s handle this “unusual classic” model for the brand. To start with, I think it is interesting to notice that a wide array of customers and collectors has very much appreciated its…
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The Patek Philippe 5960G Annual Calendar Chronograph – In a sailing camo
Hello everyone, In 2017, we had quite a nice surprise in discovering the latest 5960 version: the Patek Philippe 5960G Annual Calendar Chronograph. This is one of my favorite model (hence, the long article) considering the style or the complications combination. A perfect daily wearer that I think deserves a very close look at. Some background Back in 2014, I thought the Patek Philippe 5960/1A novelty (in steel), with its very sporty white dial, was the model that might be ending the 5960 period (the non-diamond gold and platinum versions were already discontinued), leaving the new (and bigger) 5905 reference to follow the line’s story with the same 28-520 caliber.…
