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This is the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5035G. Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is a name synonymous with high horology. A company that has always been privately owned, Patek has been manufacturing watches for almost two centuries without interruption. The company is currently owned by the Stern family, whose heritage dates to when they were supplying dials to Patek in the 1920s.
Without taking anything away from the success of the Nautilus, it’s clear that there is tremendous comparative value in their complicated wristwatches given that these are what the brand is known for. In the 1920s, Patek created the world’s first split-second chronograph and the first perpetual calendar, and later, the first perpetual calendar chronograph showcasing a rich history with complicated timepieces.
Given the brand’s association with complicated watches, it might come as a surprise that this annual calendar reference was only introduced in the 90s. Yet the purpose of introducing this reference was to address a gap between their time-only Calatravas and their complicated perpetual calendars. Introduced in 1996 and powered by the cal. 315 S-QA, the annual calendar complication is comprehensive. The main difference between the annual and perpetual calendar is the requirement of active adjustments during leap years.
Produced in a variety of dial colours and case metals, the 5035G offered is a particularly uncommon variant housing a salmon or copper-coloured dial. Bear in mind, this was produced during a period when salmon-coloured dials were as commonplace as they are today. While the 5035 may not be reference most commonly associated with the brand, it truly is a seminal and overlooked reference since this was where it all started. With a brand like Patek Philippe, the first of anything is often worth collecting.
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This Patek Philippe 5035G is in good overall condition. The case shows some signs of wear in the form of hairlines. The hallmarks on the caseback remains deep and legible and the dial has no signs of age. The watch retains its original white gold buckle without any box or papers and is in full working order.
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Brand Patek Philippe
Model Annual Calendar
Reference 5035G
Case 37
Movement Automatic
Case material White Gold
Bracelet material Leather
Year circa 1990s
Condition Excellent
Accessories Watch Only
Limited No