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Patek Philippe Grand Complication 6159G-001

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe Grand Complication, reference 6159G-001, is a wristwatch featuring a perpetual calendar mechanism housed in a 39.5 mm white gold case. The design incorporates a transparent dial that reveals components of the calendar system. The watch displays retrograde date in the upper portion, along with apertures for the day, month, and leap year cycle. A moon phase display is positioned at the 6 o'clock location. The hour markers and dauphine hands are fashioned from white gold with luminescent coating. The case features Clous de Paris guilloché patterning. It is powered by the self-winding Caliber 26-330 S QR, which contains 368 parts and 31 jewels, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz. The watch is presented with a black composite strap and a triple-blade folding clasp.

The Patek Philippe Grand Complication reference 6159G-001 viewed from the front, showing the dial layout, moon phase, and retrograde date.
The Patek Philippe Grand Complication reference 6159G-001 viewed from the front, showing the dial layout, moon phase, and retrograde date. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Perpetual calendar wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
6159G-001
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 2020s
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

The watch is constructed with a 39.5 mm white gold case, finished with a Clous de Paris guilloché pattern on the bezel. This pattern is repeated on the rear of the watch. The dial is designed with transparency to show elements of the calendar mechanism, intended to assist in readability.

The dial features a retrograde date indicator across the upper half, with rectangular windows to indicate the day, month, and leap year cycle. A moon phase display is situated at the 6 o'clock position. The hands are dauphine-shaped and the hour markers are baton-style, both executed in white gold with luminescent coating.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه ۳۹.۵ میلی‌متری آن از طلای سفید ساخته شده”
  • “تزئینات بدنه شامل الگوی گیلوشه Clous de Paris است”
  • “فاز ماه در موقعیت ساعت ۶ قرار دارد”

Movement

The timepiece is powered by the Caliber 26-330 S QR, a self-winding movement comprising 368 individual components and 31 jewels. The movement operates at a frequency of 4 Hz and features a 21-karat gold central rotor.

The movement is equipped with a Gyromax balance and a Spiromax balance spring. It is identified by the manufacturer as meeting the standards of the Patek Philippe Seal. The power reserve is stated to range between 35 and 45 hours.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور کالیبر ۲۶-۳۳۰ S QR با ۳۶۸ قطعه و ۳۱ جواهر”
  • “این کالیبر از بالانس Gyromax و فنر تعادل Spiromax بهره می‌برد”
  • “دارای مهر کیفیت پتک فیلیپ است”

Provenance and Accessories

The watch is accompanied by a full set of original packaging, including the presentation boxes and documentation. It includes a certificate of authenticity dated to the 2020s and an adjustment tool.

The watch is secured to the wrist via a black composite strap finished with cream-colored stitching, utilizing a triple-blade folding clasp. All claims regarding the set are attributed to the source documentation provided with the item.

Evidence for this section
  • “این نمونه به صورت یک مجموعه کامل عرضه می‌شود که شامل جعبه‌های اصلی، گواهی اصالت مربوط به دهه ۲۰۲۰، مدارک و ابزار تنظیم است”
  • “بند ساعت از جنس کامپوزیت مشکی با دوخت کرم رنگ است”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement contain any specific modifications for the 6159G-001 reference compared to standard 26-330 versions?
  • What are the specific production start and end dates for the 6159G-001 reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Grand Complication 6159G-001
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Patek Philippe”
Reference6159G-001“6159G-001”
Case MaterialWhite gold“بدنه ۳۹.۵ میلی‌متری آن از طلای سفید ساخته شده”
MovementCaliber 26-330 S QR“موتور کالیبر ۲۶-۳۳۰ S QR”
Case Diameter39.5 mm“بدنه ۳۹.۵ میلی‌متری”
Jewels31“۳۱ جواهر”
Power Reserve35-45 hours“ذخیره انرژی این موتور بین ۳۵ تا ۴۵ ساعت متغیر است”

Visible details

  • Clous de Paris pattern on the bezel
  • Retrograde date display in an arc
  • Moon phase aperture at 6 o'clock
  • Luminescent baton-style hour markers

Research qualifications

  • Movement performance and accuracy claims are attributed to the source
  • Authenticity of individual components has not been verified independently

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Patek Philippe Grand Complication رفرنس 6159G-001

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 4057032be7

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