One of the most intricate and exciting complications available in the watch industry is the perpetual calendar. The term “QP” refers to the quantième perpétuel, which was first used by English horologist Thomas Mudge in the mid-1700s. After 136 years, the complicated design was eventually incorporated into a wristwatch case by Patek Philippe, who was able to obtain a patent for their little version.
The complication’s amazing ability to account for not just the number of days in a month but also every leap year in a century is what draws the attention of horology lovers like nothing else. It’s amazing to know that these parts are made to be accurate until 2100 if left undamaged.
So, if you need one for your collection, we have covered some perpetual calendar timepieces for you below.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual
The Master collection by Jaeger‑LeCoultre frees itself of accessories to focus on the essential. It shows itself just the way it is. Grandly elegant. Recognizable because of its sleek design, the Master collection is available in three ranges: the Master Grande Tradition, the Master Ultra Thin and the Master Control. Though each one has its own features and complications, what they all have in common is their rounded shape and the fineness of their details. Purity, and nothing else.
Elegant and refined, the Master Ultra Thin Perpetual pink gold watch features an emblematic fine watchmaking complication in a beautifully finished 39 mm gold case.
IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW503302
The moon phase display on the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar diverges by just 1 day in 577.5 years from the actual phase of the moon. The elegant timepiece leaves virtually no wish unfulfilled. It is equipped with features such as a perpetual calendar, a window showing the year in four digits and a 7-day automatic movement with Pellaton winding.
The four subdials on the silver-plated dial display the phase of the moon, the date, month and day, the power reserve and the small seconds. This timepiece is powered by an IWC-manufactured movement from the 52000-calibre family, featuring a solid 5N gold rotor and blued screws. The 18-carat 5N gold watch has an arched-edge front glass and comes with a dark brown alligator leather strap.
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar
An astronomical watch par excellence, this Perpetual Calendar features a blue aventurine dial and subdials recalling a star-lit sky, and an 18-carat pink gold case. To complement the blue dial, there’s a hand-stitched “large square scale” blue alligator strap with 18-carat pink gold folding clasp.
Inside the case, there’s calibre 5134 that powered this watch. The movement supports the Perpetual calendar function with week indication, day, date, astronomical moon, month, leap year, hours and minutes.
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A perpetual calendar, with its union of the practical and the poetic, is the ultimate expression of elegance and sophistication for the modern gentleman. This year Chopard is presenting its celebrated perpetual calendar, the chronometer-certified L.U.C Perpetual Twin, in a stand-out version in stainless steel with a blue dial that offer gentleman connoisseurs a new expression of artful style and horological finesse.
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