Description
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Ref. 5308G-001 White Gold
Overview
The Patek Philippe Grand Complications Ref. 5308G-001 is a pinnacle of haute horlogerie, uniting multiple advanced complications in an elegant 18K white gold case. As a quadruple-complication wristwatch, it is designed for the connoisseur who expects mechanical mastery, acoustic refinement, and a timeless aesthetic in one exceptional creation.
Design & Materials
- Case: Crafted in 18K white gold, measuring approximately 42 mm in diameter with a sculpted profile and open-worked lugs to enhance visual lightness.
- Caseback Options: Available with a sapphire exhibition back to view the movement or a solid white-gold back for a more discreet finish.
- Dial: Ice-blue sunburst dial with fine detailing, featuring white-gold baton indexes, dauphine hands, and three calendar apertures in the upper arc, plus a moon-phase / small seconds display at 6 o’clock.
- Complication Indicators: Day/night indicator, leap-year cycle display, and additional sub-dials laid out with clarity and balance.
- Strap / Bracelet: Navy blue alligator leather strap hand-stitched, with an 18K white gold fold-over clasp to secure the watch comfortably on the wrist.
- Aesthetic: A harmonious blend of mechanical complexity with serene, elegant design — the open lugs, polished surfaces, and visual symmetry reflect Patek Philippe’s pursuit of both beauty and function.
Movement
- Caliber: Self-winding Caliber R CHR 27 PS QI, specifically engineered for this highly complicated watch.
- Components & Jewels: Comprises about 799 individual components and uses 67 jewels, each finished and assembled to the highest standards.
- Winding System: Platinum micro-rotor for efficient automatic winding while preserving a slender movement profile.
- Beat Rate: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour).
- Power Reserve: Approximately 38 to 48 hours, depending on chronograph usage.
- Finishing & Certification: Decorated with Geneva stripes, chamfered edges, anglage and other traditional finishing techniques; meets the Patek Philippe Seal for performance, aesthetics, and reliability.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 5308G-001
- Collection: Grand Complications
- Case: 18K White Gold, approx. 42 mm
- Caseback: Sapphire exhibition or solid white gold option
- Dial: Ice-blue sunburst, white-gold hands & indices, calendar apertures, moon-phase display
- Complications: Minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph, instantaneous perpetual calendar, moon-phase indicator + day/night display + leap-year indicator
- Movement: Caliber R CHR 27 PS QI (automatic)
- Power Reserve: 38–48 hours
- Jewels / Components: 67 jewels, ~799 components
- Strap: Navy blue alligator leather strap
- Clasp: Fold-over white gold clasp
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Full set with original presentation box, certificates, and paperwork
Prestige & Value
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5308G-001 is more than a watch — it is a mechanical masterpiece. With a rare combination of four grand complications — minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph, perpetual calendar, and moon-phase — it stands among the elite manifestations of haute horlogerie. Its striking ice-blue aesthetic, open lug architecture, and movement finishing make it a statement of refinement and technical audacity. For collectors and connoisseurs, it represents the apex of what Patek Philippe can achieve: combining artistry, acoustic elegance, and mechanical virtuosity into a single, wearable treasure.
