Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5140G in 18k White Gold Opaline dial with Box and Extract of Archives universal-geneve it was Rolex’s first commercially

it was Rolex’s first commercially available watch with a rotating bezel—a feature often mistakenly credited to the Submariner—and the first sports model offered in Rolesor

Das Leder ist butterweich und weist ein raffiniertes Finish auf

The present watch is a classic 36 mm 18k yellow gold reference 1803

The blue-backed insert (a later addition to the watch) remains crisp and unfaded

The watch is powered by a mechanical hand-winding Calibre 430 MC movement with an power reserve of 40 hours

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5140G in 18k White Gold Opaline dial with Box and Extract of Archives universal-geneve it was Rolex’s first commerciallyWe have always been big fans of perpetual calendars, and few brands are as closely associated with the complication as Patek Philippe. Not only did the manufacture play a pivotal role in the development of the perpetual calendar wristwatch, it also helped establish the market for complicated wristwatches as we know it today. Presented here is a lovely reference 5140G in 18k white gold, featuring an elegant and perfectly proportioned 37 mm case. The