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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Reference 5205R-001

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This Patek Philippe Annual Calendar, Reference 5205R-001, is a contemporary self-winding wristwatch housed in a 40mm 18K rose gold case. The design incorporates sculpted, hollowed lugs and a concave bezel, all featuring a polished finish. Its white/silver grained sector dial displays day, date, and month apertures at the 12 o'clock position, alongside a subsidiary dial for a 24-hour pointer-date and a moon phase display, complemented by a dauphine handset and applied rose gold indices. The timepiece is powered by the self-winding Caliber 324 S QA LU, visible through an exhibition case back, which features a 21K gold winding rotor bearing the Patek Philippe seal. The watch is presented on a signed alligator strap secured by an 18K rose gold pin buckle.

Frontal view of the Patek Philippe Reference 5205R-001 showing the white/silver sector dial, calendar apertures, and moon phase display.
Frontal view of the Patek Philippe Reference 5205R-001 showing the white/silver sector dial, calendar apertures, and moon phase display. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Annual calendar wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
5205R-001
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 Patek Philippe Reference 5205R-001 is constructed with a 40mm case formed from 18K rose gold. The exterior features a polished finish, incorporating design elements such as a concave bezel and sculpted, hollowed lugs that connect to the strap.

The dial is rendered in a white/silver grained finish and is arranged in a sector layout. It features applied rose gold indices and a dauphine handset. Timekeeping and calendar information are provided by day, date, and month apertures located at the 12 o'clock position, while a subsidiary dial at the bottom of the face integrates a 24-hour pointer-date with a moon phase display.

Evidence for this section
  • “40mm 18K rose gold case with sculpted, hollowed lugs, a concave bezel, and polished finish.”
  • “white/silver, grained sector dial features a set of applied rose gold indices and presents a set of day-date-month apertures at 12 o’clock, a subsidiary pointer-date dial with a moon phase display and a ‘dauphine’ handset.”

Movement and Mechanics

The watch is powered by the self-winding Caliber 324 S QA LU. The movement is viewable via an exhibition case back, which allows for observation of the mechanical assembly.

A central component of the movement is a 21K gold winding rotor. This rotor is decorated with the Patek Philippe seal, identifying it as a signature element of the caliber's construction.

Evidence for this section
  • “he back side features an exhibition back providing a window to admire the self-winding Caliber 324 S QA LU and its 21K gold winding rotor adorned with the hallmark Patek Philippe seal”

Strap and Accessories

The timepiece is mounted on an alligator leather strap. The strap is signed by the manufacturer.

The strap is equipped with a matching 18K rose gold pin buckle to complement the metal of the watch case.

Evidence for this section
  • “It comes fitted to a signed alligator strap with a matching 18K rose gold pin buckle.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date for this individual watch?
  • Does the watch retain its original factory-issued papers or service history beyond the strap and buckle?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Reference 5205R-001
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Vendor: Patek Philippe”
Reference Number5205R-001“Designated as a Reference 5205R-001”
Case Material18K rose gold“40mm 18K rose gold case”
ComplicationAnnual Calendar“Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar”
MovementCaliber 324 S QA LU“self-winding Caliber 324 S QA LU”
Rotor21K gold“21K gold winding rotor”
StrapAlligator“fitted to a signed alligator strap”
Buckle18K rose gold pin buckle“matching 18K rose gold pin buckle”

Visible details

  • Applied rose gold indices on a grained white/silver dial
  • Sculpted, hollowed lugs
  • Exhibition case back showing internal movement
  • Dauphine-style hour and minute hands

Research qualifications

  • Movement serial number not specified in source
  • Exact manufacturing date not provided

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

Consulted source

ساعت Patek Philippe Annual Calendar مدل 5205R-001

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 92eb49a28d

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