Patek Philippe

Ever thought what a ref 2499 would look with a split second function? Well here it is. An incredible piece, unique and utterly beautiful. Ref. 3973 - ‘Patek Philippe men’s Split-Seconds Chronograph, 30-Minute Register and Perpetual Calendar’ The ref. 3973...  

Best wishes Alkiro

Thank you Again for a great insight into to this piece of Patek History. Eye-wateringly beautiful. M.

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I will check with Patek, this was the information given to me Thanks Imran

I mean, the watch is to die for!

I do believe it is instantaneous, as visible by the snail cam at 6 which actuates the grand levier mechanism. But I could be wrong... Regards, skyeriding

But why would Patek not offer an instantaneous calendar in regular production if it was already available at the end of the 80ies. Also: the current instantaneous calendars look not similar to this one. Maybe Miranda can gives us an answer soon?

www.youtube.com Notice a tiny cam driven continuously (by the cannon pinion/motion works) that lifts the grand lever - that progressively changes the date non-instantaneously. I think this Patek exhibits identical mechanism. For comparison, the fo...  

BTW if it is in the Patek museum , does it ever get worn? do any pieces ever leave the museum for a wrist holiday?- I doubt it PS welcome back Miranda- back with a bang!! Julian

One of the perks of having his own watch manufacture! Thank you for sharing this one with us! Best Blomman

You’ve made this lover of Rattrapante’s a very happy man!! This is by a long way one of the most beautiful Patek’s I have seen!! Still prefer the 5370 though

To me, this reference is so complicated and yet so balanced in that the numerals at the corner of the subdials do not look compressed. Please keep this type of posts coming ! Cheers, Gordon