Perpetual Calendar Watch Collection

Goh · 2024-12-21T09:23:59Z

Explore Goh's luxury perpetual calendar collection, featuring Audemars Piguet Royal Oak QP, Ulysse Nardin Marine Perpetual, and A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Perpetual. Discover collector insights on mechanisms, wearability, and rare dials.

Goh, a seasoned collector, shares an intimate look at his perpetual calendar collection, offering a rare glimpse into the personal journey behind acquiring these horological marvels. His post highlights the enduring appeal and unique stories behind each timepiece, from long-term companions to recent additions. This article delves into the nuances of perpetual calendars, a complication revered for its mechanical ingenuity and historical significance.

I've picked up my watches from the safe earlier today, and here are the Perpetual Calendars.

The oldest among them is the AP Royal Oak QP, it is with me for more than 10 years now.

While I had the UN Marine Perp a bit earlier, it was sold and the current one was reacquired years later.

The newest is the Langematik Perp, having added it this year.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Ulysse Nardin Marine Perpetual is lauded for its innovative mechanism, allowing forward and backward date adjustments via the crown without external correctors, a feature often found in more expensive perpetual calendars.
A collector expresses a preference for perpetual calendars housed in sports cases, like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual, arguing that this design makes the complication more practical for daily wear.
The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with a champagne dial is highlighted as a particularly beautiful and sporty modern combination, with its 'honey' dial color noted for its rarity.
The Ulysse Nardin Metropolis QP, combining a perpetual calendar with a world timer, is recognized for its unique functionality and increasing visibility in the market, offering significant value.
A question arises regarding the specific case dimensions, particularly the thickness, of the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar, indicating collector interest in wearability and proportions.

The Discussion

Goh

Dec 21, 2024

Time to make it happen, Nicolas. I think they are still quite price friendly today 😊

LiftAngle51

Dec 21, 2024

Looks the most like my Bulova Wilton pr 24h.

Goh

Dec 21, 2024

I need to search for it, but unsure about their similarities.

myles721

Dec 21, 2024

I would have to hire a watch butler🤯🤓😂

quattro

Dec 21, 2024

Very impressive. The dial color of the 5496P appeals to me a lot. But truth is I love them all.

LiftAngle51

Dec 21, 2024

To start with a Jamiroquai song, The case of the Patek is perfect. The champaign dial pops out, the strap is grey alligator, the hands dauphine are amongst my favorite, albeit my favorites are pilot style and breguet. I have a question, what is the case size of your Patek, and how thick or thin is the case?

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