Introduced by Patek Philippe in 1996, the Annual Calendar was a genuine breakthrough in mechanical watchmaking. The complication automatically distinguishes between 30 and 31 day months, requiring only a single manual correction per year at the end of February. It delivers much of the practicality of a perpetual calendar while remaining easier to use and more robust for daily wear.

What truly sets this reference apart is the dial. The deep blue "Shantung" dial has a distinctive textured finish that subtly plays with the light, giving the watch remarkable visual depth.

Applied white gold numerals and elegant leaf-shaped hands ensure excellent legibility, while the classic annual calendar layout displays the day, date and month in perfectly balanced apertures.

A gorgeous but discreet Moon Phase indication at six o’clock completes the composition, adding a poetic touch to this highly practical complication.

This present reference 4947/1A-001 is a particularly special execution of the celebrated Annual Calendar complication. Housed in a beautifully finished stainless steel case and paired with an almost integrated steel bracelet, the watch offers a modern and versatile character.

Considering Patek’s current retail price of €54,600 for this reference, the opportunity to acquire this refined complication in such beautiful condition at our current price represents exceptional value.

This Annual Calendar from 2023 has been carefully inspected by our certified service-partners, and will be offered with a two year warranty.