Goh's Perpetual Calendars: A Collector's Journey Through Complications

Goh · 2023-12-25T11:05:50Z

Explore the allure of perpetual calendars and other complications with WatchProSite collectors. Goh shares his favorite Patek Philippe, AP, and VC references. Discover why collectors love Ulysse Nardin and IWC perpetuals.

Goh, a seasoned collector, sparks a lively discussion on WatchProSite by declaring his newfound appreciation for perpetual calendars, moving away from chronographs he rarely utilized. His post invites the community to share their own favorite complications, prompting a rich exchange of horological preferences and insights. This article synthesizes the diverse perspectives, offering a deep dive into what makes certain complications resonate with collectors.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Ulysse Nardin Perpetual Calendar holds a special place for many collectors due to its legibility and functional design, often cited as a benchmark for perpetual calendar displays that spell out the date clearly.
The IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar was a gateway complication for some, captivating early enthusiasts with its intricate mechanism and the sheer imagination of a movement programmed to account for calendar irregularities.
While perpetual calendars often conceal their magic behind the dial, chronographs, especially those with historical and well-finished movements like the Lemania 2310, offer the joy of visible mechanical action.
Some collectors prefer GMT complications, often appreciating their interesting dials with world maps and 24-hour hands, while others find chronographs to be a 'worthless complication' due to concerns about water resistance and dial clutter.
Goh highlights specific perpetual calendar references he admires, including the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak QP for its versatility, the Patek Philippe Ref. 5496P-014 for its unique 'honey brown' dial and sweep second hand, and the Vacheron Constantin Ref. 47112 for its distinctive lugs, hinged case back, and engraved moon phase disc.
The Ulysse Nardin Marine Perpetual is a popular choice within the WatchProSite community, with several members owning this specific reference, underscoring its appeal among informed collectors.

The Discussion

GuyT

Dec 25, 2023

Grand looking collection

Wow, that must take some work to keep everything set. Looks great though. Too much going on for me as I find 36mm the most comfortable size and time only most suited to that size.

Goh

Dec 26, 2023

Thank you, GuyT.

I just set them prior to taking the pics.

LiftAngle51

Dec 25, 2023

That is a good question Goh

Let’s dig into my memory and thoughts which complication in watches i think it’s my favorite. After thinking a lot at this moment, i made the conclusion that i chose the moon phase as my favorite complication. As a total package i wil chose GMT as my favorite complication, because it comes often with interesting dials with a world map on it and a 24hours hand. I switch to GMT, but a moon phase is close to a GMT as my favorite watch complications. I dislike chronographs, cause extra holes in a wa

Goh

Dec 26, 2023

Thanks, Sven.

I love moon phase too, romantic but not really useful (to me). I rarely set them.

Adilo

Dec 25, 2023

Congratulations ! Well curated (sub?) collection

My favorite would be the VC overseas 49020. It has the colour scheme, the perpetual calendar and chronograph complications, the water resistance… and flies under the radar. You’re a man of taste 👍🏼, enjoy your timepieces in good health. Happy festive season to all!

Goh

Dec 26, 2023

Thanks for your kind words, Adilo.

Yes, the mustard hands look great against the grey dial. A bit bigger than what I would like, but I still couldn't resist it. Do you have the VC 49020 as well?

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