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, approximately 42 mm in diameter with a sculpted profile and open-worked lugs to enhance visual lightness.
- Caseback Options: Choice of sapphire exhibition back or solid white-gold back.
- Dial: Ice-blue sunburst dial with white-gold baton indexes, dauphine hands, three calendar apertures on the upper arc, plus moon-phase / small seconds at 6 o’clock.
- Complication Indicators: Day/night indicator, leap-year display, and additional sub-dials laid out for clarity and balance.
- Strap / Bracelet: Navy blue hand-stitched alligator leather with an 18K white-gold fold-over clasp.
- Aesthetic: A harmonious blend of mechanical complexity and serene design—open lugs, polished surfaces, and symmetry reflect Patek Philippe’s pursuit of beauty and function.
Movement
- Caliber: Self-winding Caliber R CHR 27 PS QI, engineered for this highly complicated watch.
- Components & Jewels: ~799 components, 67 jewels, finished and assembled to the highest standards.
- Winding System: Platinum micro-rotor for efficient automatic winding while preserving a slender profile.
- Beat Rate: 3 Hz (21,600 vph).
- Power Reserve: Approximately 38–48 hours, depending on chronograph usage.
- Finishing & Certification: Geneva stripes, chamfered edges, anglage, and traditional finishing; meets the Patek Philippe Seal for performance, aesthetics, and reliability.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 5308G-001
- Collection: Grand Complications
- Case: 18K White Gold, ~42 mm
- Caseback: Sapphire exhibition or solid white-gold
- Dial: Ice-blue sunburst; white-gold hands & indices; calendar apertures; moon-phase
- Complications: Minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph, instantaneous perpetual calendar, moon-phase; plus day/night and leap-year indicators
- Movement: Caliber R CHR 27 PS QI (automatic)
- Power Reserve: 38–48 hours
- Jewels / Components: 67 jewels; ~799 components
- Strap: Navy blue alligator leather
- 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 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 of haute horlogerie. Its striking ice-blue aesthetic, open-lug architecture, and refined finishing make it a statement of technical audacity and taste, uniting artistry, acoustic elegance, and mechanical virtuosity in a single wearable treasure.
