Model Reference
PATEK PHILIPPE
ANNUAL CALENDAR 5396R-015
Production Years:
The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Ref. 5396R 015 joined the collection in 2020, introducing a striking blue sunburst dial to one of the manufacture's most recognisable calendar references. While preserving the elegant proportions and balanced display that have defined the model for years, this variation brings a more contemporary character through its distinctive colour combination and warm rose gold case.
Defining Features
The Ref. 5396R 015 demonstrates how useful complications can be presented with remarkable simplicity. Its Annual Calendar automatically differentiates between 30 and 31 day months, meaning the wearer only needs to adjust the watch once a year at the end of February. It's an ingenious solution that bridges the gap between a standard calendar and the complixity of a perpetual calendar, making everyday ownership both practical and rewarding.
The dial has a personality of its own. Finished with a rich bllue sunburst effect, it shifts in tone depending on the light, creating a different impression throughout the day. Across the upper section, twin apertures display the day and month in a clean horizontal arrangement, while a date window at six o'clock is a paired with an elegant moon phase indication. Completing the display is a discreet 24 hour indicator, adding another layer of functionality without disturbing the overall symmetry.
Its 39mm case is crafted from 19ct rose gold, giving a the watch a refined warmth that complements the blue dial beautifully. Power comes from a self winding movement offering a power reserve of approcimately 35 to 45 hours, while the alligator leather strap reinforces the watch's formal character. With 30 metres of water resistance, the Ref. 5396R 015 remains suitable for daily wear while retaining the elegance expected from a classic Patek Philippe.
About Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Ref. 5396-015
Some complications are created to impress with their complexity. The Annual Calendar was created to make life easier.
When Patek Philippe introduced this mechanism in the 1990's, it tranformed calendar watchmaking by reducing the need for constant manual adjustment while avoiding the complexity and cost associated with a perpetual calendar. That innovation became one of the manufacturer's defining achievements and remains exclusive to some of its most admired references.
The Ref. 5396R 015 continues that legacy with a fresh interpretation. The deep blue dial gives the watch a contemporary presence, while the rose gold case, classical layout and beautifully integrated calendar displays ensure it remains unmistakably Patek Philippe. It is a reference that successfully blends practicality, elegance and mechanical sophistication without allowing any one quality to dominate the others.
At a Glance
- 39mm Case
- Rose Gold Case
- Alligator Strap
- Mechanical Movement
- 30m Water Resistance
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