Patek Philippe Complications 5960P-016 Annual Calendar Chronograph Platinum Black Dial (2013)

Description

The Patek Philippe Complications 5960P-016 represents Patek Philippe’s sophisticated integration of the annual calendar complication with chronograph functionality, introduced in 2006 as the first self-winding annual calendar chronograph in the manufacture’s history combining two highly practical complications into a single integrated movement architecture. This reference builds upon Patek Philippe’s pioneering development of the annual calendar complication patented in 1996 that automatically accounts for months of varying lengths requiring manual correction only once per year on March 1st, adding the utility of a chronograph for measuring elapsed time intervals through central chronograph hand and 60-minute counter, creating a versatile timepiece serving both calendar management and timing functions. The platinum case construction with black dial creates elegant visual contrast making this among the most sophisticated yet understated references in Patek Philippe’s current collection, appealing to collectors who value both technical complexity combining chronograph and annual calendar complications in elegant classical round case architecture and platinum’s prestigious status as the manufacture’s most exclusive case material.

The 40.5mm case crafted in platinum features polished round bezel, brushed case band, straight lugs with polished surfaces, sapphire crystal, two chronograph pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock positions for start/stop and reset functions, recessed correctors in case band for independent adjustment of day, date, and month, and transparent sapphire caseback revealing the extensively decorated movement. The black lacquered dial displays applied white gold baton hour markers, white gold baton hands with luminous fill, central chronograph seconds hand with white tip, day and month displays in twin apertures at 12 o’clock showing abbreviated indications, date display at 6 o’clock, 60-minute chronograph counter integrated into date subdial, day/night indicator integrated into calendar display, minute track with printed divisions around outer edge creating refined contrast against black background. Inside beats the self-winding Caliber CH 28-520 QA 24H featuring column-wheel chronograph mechanism with vertical clutch ensuring smooth chronograph hand start, annual calendar complication with instantaneous jump for all calendar indications at midnight, 24-hour display, central rotor in 21-karat gold, 40 jewels, Gyromax balance wheel, Spiromax balance spring in Silinvar silicon, frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, Patek Philippe Seal certification guaranteeing exceptional finishing and precision standards of minus three to plus two seconds per day, approximately 45 to 55 hours of power reserve. Hand-stitched black alligator leather strap with large square scales secures with platinum fold-over clasp.

*This timepiece comes with a stylus.