Patek Philippe's new Ref. 5270P continues the legendary and storied perpetual calendar bloodline

We are talking, of course, about Patek Philippe's perpetual calendar chronograph, a family of watches that proves, definitively, that all watch complications are not created equal Combine it with the chronograph, one of the world's most popular functions, and you get the perpetual calendar chronograph - the most sought- after and collectible of which are made by Patek Philippe This year, Patek continues to grow its family of perpetual calendar chronographs with the Ref.

5270 is most notable for being the first Patek perpetual calendar chronograph to be powered by an in-house movement, the Calibre CH 29-535 PS Q Previous models contained Valjoux or Lemania base movements, which were extensively modified and decorated by Patek Philippe "It intrigued me because there were so many things going on in the watch yet it still looked very nice and classic" CORTINA WATCH COO JEREMY LIM.

Comprising 456 components, the CH 29-535 PS Q movement is the very first chronograph movement with a perpetual calendar entirely developed by Patek Philippe Adding to the allure of this perpetual calendar chronograph is its salmon dial, which you will usually find on Patek's most important or customised watches - such as a few of the perpetual calendar chronographs owned by celebrity fan Clapton Asked why he thinks Patek Philippe's perpetual calendar chronographs have proven enduringly popular with watch aficionados, Lim shares: "Many of our collectors buy what they deem the best, whether it's a perpetual calendar or a chronograph.

Models like the 5270 go a step further because they integrate the two functions - and people recognise that Patek does the best integration of the perpetual calendar and the chronograph, and has done so for a long time." . Source