Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Patek Philippe Grand Complication 5951P-013

Featuring the Geneva watchmaker's top of the line chronograph movement topped with a perpetual calendar module, the Patek Philippe 5951P is a example of what replica Patek Philippe does best - traditional, high-end watchmaking. Measuring just 37 mm in diameter, the ref. 5951P is a small watch by modern standards; its size is limited by the small movement. But because of the case material as well as its thickness, the ref. 5951P feels dense and hefty, not usually a quality associated with Patek Philippe watches.

With a cushion-shaped case and Breguet numerals, the overall look look is derived from vintage chronographs of the 1930s (Patek Philippe has a remarkable rich archive of chronographs), but the style of the dial is modern. The position of the day and month windows, along with the leap year and day and night apertures, are thoroughly modern elements.

The black is a disc of solid gold, lacquered a glossy black and then topped with applied Breguet numerals in white gold. It's finely made, and relatively legible for such a complex dial.

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