Description

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Ref. 5308G-001 White Gold

Overview

The Patek Philippe Grand Complications Ref. 5308G-001 is a pinnacle of haute horlogerie, uniting multiple advanced complications in an elegant 18K white gold case. As a quadruple-complication wristwatch, it is designed for the connoisseur who expects mechanical mastery, acoustic refinement, and a timeless aesthetic in one exceptional creation.

Design & Materials

• Case: Crafted in 18K white gold, approximately 42 mm in diameter with a sculpted profile and open-worked lugs to enhance visual lightness.
• Caseback Options: Choice of sapphire exhibition back or solid white-gold back.
• Dial: Ice-blue sunburst dial with white-gold baton indexes, dauphine hands, three calendar apertures on the upper arc, plus moon-phase / small seconds at 6 o’clock.
• Complication Indicators: Day/night indicator, leap-year display, and additional sub-dials laid out for clarity and balance.
• Strap / Bracelet: Navy blue hand-stitched alligator leather with an 18K white-gold fold-over clasp.
• Aesthetic: A harmonious blend of mechanical complexity and serene design—open lugs, polished surfaces, and symmetry reflect Patek Philippe’s pursuit of beauty and function.

Movement

• Caliber: Self-winding Caliber R CHR 27 PS QI, engineered for this highly complicated watch.
• Components & Jewels: ~799 components, 67 jewels, finished and assembled to the highest standards.
• Winding System: Platinum micro-rotor for efficient automatic winding while preserving a slender profile.
• Beat Rate: 3 Hz (21,600 vph).
• Power Reserve: Approximately 38–48 hours, depending on chronograph usage.
• Finishing & Certification: Geneva stripes, chamfered edges, anglage, and traditional finishing; meets the Patek Philippe Seal for performance, aesthetics, and reliability.

Technical Specifications

• Reference: 5308G-001
• Collection: Grand Complications
• Case: 18K White Gold, ~42 mm
• Caseback: Sapphire exhibition or solid white-gold
• Dial: Ice-blue sunburst; white-gold hands & indices; calendar apertures; moon-phase
• Complications: Minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph, instantaneous perpetual calendar, moon-phase; plus day/night and leap-year indicators
• Movement: Caliber R CHR 27 PS QI (automatic)
• Power Reserve: 38–48 hours
• Jewels / Components: 67 jewels; ~799 components
• Strap: Navy blue alligator leather
• Clasp: Fold-over white-gold clasp
• Condition: New / Unworn
• Box & Papers: Full set with original presentation box, certificates, and paperwork

Prestige & Value

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5308G-001 is a mechanical masterpiece. With a rare combination of four grand complications—minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph, perpetual calendar, and moon-phase—it stands among the elite of haute horlogerie. Its striking ice-blue aesthetic, open-lug architecture, and refined finishing make it a statement of technical audacity and taste, uniting artistry, acoustic elegance, and mechanical virtuosity in a single wearable treasure.