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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moonphase Reference 5396/1G-010

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moonphase, reference 5396/1G-010, is a wristwatch featuring an annual calendar complication. The watch is constructed with a 38.5mm white gold case, a polished bezel, and a signed crown. The dial is described as having a satin silver finish, featuring applied white gold hour markers and dauphine-style hands. Functionality includes apertures for the day, month, and date, a moon phase display, and a 24-hour indicator at the 6 o'clock position. The movement is an automatic Patek Philippe caliber 324 S QA LU 24H. The watch is presented on a multi-link brick-style white gold bracelet with a signed folding clasp. Accompanying the watch is a Certificate of Origin dated March 2015.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moonphase reference 5396/1G-010 featuring a satin silver dial and white gold brick-style bracelet.
Front view of the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moonphase reference 5396/1G-010 featuring a satin silver dial and white gold brick-style bracelet. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Annual calendar wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
5396/1G-010
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2015
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The watch is housed in a 38.5mm case crafted from white gold, featuring a polished bezel and a signed crown. The design incorporates a sapphire crystal to protect the dial.

The dial possesses a satin silver finish, which serves as a backdrop for the applied white gold hour indices. Time is indicated by dauphine-style hands. Calendar information is presented through a series of apertures for the day, date, and month, supplemented by a moon phase display and a 24-hour indicator located at the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت در یک قاب ۳۸.۵ میلی‌متری از طلای سفید با تناسبات زیبا قرار گرفته است”
  • “طراحی این بدنه شامل یک کریستال یاقوت کبود، یک دسته کوک امضا شده و یک قاب دور (بزل) صیقل‌خورده است”
  • “صفحه ساعت دارای رنگ نقره‌ای ساتنی شفاف است که با شاخص‌های طلای سفید اعمال‌شده تزئین شده است”
  • “عقربه‌های سبک «دوفین» هماهنگ با این شاخص‌ها، خوانایی و زیبایی صفحه را تکمیل می‌کنند”

Movement and Functionality

At the center of the watch is the automatic Patek Philippe caliber 324 S QA LU 24H. This movement is designed to manage the annual calendar functions, including the moon phase display and the 24-hour indicator. The caliber is built to provide reliable operation for these complications.

The annual calendar mechanism, an invention attributed to Patek Philippe, is described as requiring significant mechanical structure to ensure accurate performance.

Evidence for this section
  • “قلب تپنده این ساعت از کالیبر اتوماتیک Patek Philippe 324 S QA LU 24H تشکیل شده است”
  • “این موتور که گواه بر دانش فنی برند است، وظیفه مدیریت تمامی عملکردهای تقویم و فاز ماه را بر عهده دارد”
  • “این ویژگی که توسط پتک فیلیپ اختراع شده است، اگرچه در ذهن بسیاری از کلکسیونرها در جایگاه دوم پس از تقویم دائمی قرار می‌گیرد، اما ساختار مکانیکی آن بسیار چالش‌برانگیز بوده”

Bracelet and Provenance

The watch is fitted with a multi-link white gold bracelet, referred to as a brick-style construction. It includes a signed folding clasp, ensuring consistency with the case material and design.

The watch is accompanied by factory documentation, specifically a Certificate of Origin dated March 2015.

Evidence for this section
  • “این مدل با یک دستبند طلای سفید چندبخشی (طرح آجری) از خود شرکت پتک فیلیپ جفت شده است”
  • “دارای یک قفل تاشو امضا شده است”
  • “این قطعه همراه با اقلام کارخانه‌ای از جمله گواهی مبدأ (Certificate of Origin) که تاریخ مارس ۲۰۱۵ را نشان می‌دهد، ارائه می‌شود”
  • “برای کلکسیونرها، بررسی اصالت این مدارک بسیار حائز اهمیت است”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement contain any specific hallmarks or engravings visible on the caseback?
  • Are there any specific service history records accompanying the certificate from 2015?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moonphase Reference 5396/1G-010
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Patek Philippe”
Reference5396/1G-010“5396/1G-010”
Case MaterialWhite gold“طلای سفید”
MovementCaliber 324 S QA LU 24H“کالیبر اتوماتیک Patek Philippe 324 S QA LU 24H”
Dial ColorSatin silver“نقره‌ای ساتنی”
Bracelet StyleBrick style“طرح آجری”
Certificate DateMarch 2015“مارس ۲۰۱۵”

Visible details

  • Applied white gold indices on dial
  • Dauphine-style hands
  • Moon phase aperture at 6 o'clock
  • Signed folding clasp on bracelet

Research qualifications

  • Movement condition not verified
  • Exact provenance beyond date of certificate not stated

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

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