The destro Patek Philippe 5373P-001

Again to entrance for some, excellent for others, Patek Philippe’s Grand Complication is a rara avis of the watch world and options the chronograph pushers on the left facet of the case. Also referred to as a destro, this left-handed chronograph is, in hallmark Patek fashion, mixed with a perpetual calendar complication. Fitted with the superlative in-house split-seconds chronograph calibre with perpetual calendar – the thinnest of its type – the most recent deluxe combo is available in a platinum case with a sporty, modern colored dial and matching strap and, as you have got guessed, will likely be produced in restricted numbers and include an exorbitant price ticket. That is the Patek Philippe 5373P, the model’s new split-seconds monopusher chronograph with a perpetual calendar.

Lefties

Watches for left-handed gents are uncommon, however with its lengthy, illustrious and meticulously recorded historical past, Patek occurs to have one in its archives. Crafted in 1925 for a left-handed buyer, the split-seconds chronograph was housed in a modern yellow gold cushion-shaped case and customised to characteristic the pushers on the left caseband.

Goodbye 5372, Whats up 5373

As Patek acknowledges, this Grand Complication is impressed by the sooner ref. 5372P, however with the crown, pushers and shows designed for left-handed collectors. To kick begin Patek’s mission to craft in-house chronograph actions with or with out issues, the model launched its manual-winding calibre CHR 27-525 PS in 2005. Acclaimed because the world’s thinnest column-wheel operated splits-seconds chronograph motion, it obtained a perpetual calendar in 2010 to grow to be CHR 27-525 PS Q. With its laurels nonetheless intact, the ultra-thin 7.3mm calibre turned the thinnest split-seconds monopusher chronograph and perpetual calendar motion each produced and appeared contained in the ref. 5372 of 2017. The most recent ref. 5373 is now the one mannequin with the spectacular split-seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar calibre within the assortment and replaces the sooner references 5372P-010 (rose gilt dial) and 5372P-001(sunburst blue dial).

Platinum

Introduced in a gleaming case with a compact diameter of 38.3mm and a peak of 12.93mm, the signature diamond within the caseband is Patek’s shorthand for platinum. Because the watch is designed for left-handers, even the diamond has modified place and is now set within the caseband at midday. Polished finishings on the highest surfaces of the watch are contrasted with sportier satin-brushed finishings on the recessed casebands and sides of the oblong split-seconds pusher at 8 o’clock. The monopusher contained in the crown at 9 o’clock is used to activate the beginning, cease and reset features of the chronograph, whereas the oblong pusher at 8 o’clock prompts the split-seconds hand. There are additionally correctors within the caseband to regulate the day of the week, month, moon part and date, which will be pushed with an ebony and white gold stylus.

Charcoal Gray & Pink

In a marked departure from the extra conservative salmon dial of the 5372, the brand new reference packs a sporty, modern punch with its charcoal gray dial and shiny crimson varnished chronograph fingers. The 18k gold dial plate has a charcoal gray background with a vertical satin end that will get darker because it reaches the periphery. To spotlight the subsidiary dials, these are a darker color and have snailed interiors, and the numerals are crafted in white gold and utilized to the dial.

In the event you evaluate the sooner ref. 5372 with the brand new ref. 5373, you’ll discover that it’s not simply the crown and pushers which were relocated, however your entire show has been rotated by 180 levels. Regardless of the overwhelming quantity of data, the show is surprisingly legible and balanced with crisp white markings and shiny crimson varnished chronograph fingers. The place of the shows is as follows: the 60-minute totaliser is housed contained in the counter at 9 o’clock with a shiny crimson hand and an oblong aperture for the month; the date is at midday, and small seconds are at 3 o’clock with an oblong aperture for the day of the week; the bissextile year indicator is at 10:30 and the day/evening indicator at 1:30; the precision moon part counter is at 6 o’clock. Faceted white gold Dauphine fingers point out the hours and minutes; as you’ll count on from a Grand Complication watch, there is no such thing as a hint of lume.

The black calfskin leather-based strap reinforces the modern spirit of the dial with an embossed cloth sample and crimson stitching, which is hooked up to the wrist with a platinum foldover clasp.

CHR 27-525 PS Q

The view from the sapphire crystal caseback, which will be exchanged for a strong platinum caseback delivered with the watch, is a veritable feast for watch lovers. The calibre is so advanced that one watchmaker assembles every motion. Fitted with two column wheels with signature Patek polished caps, the ultra-thin, manual-winding, 476-part motion beats at 21,600vph and delivers an influence reserve between 38 – 48 hours with the chronograph disengaged. Bearing the Patek Phillipe Seal, the Haute Horlogerie ornamental prospers embody Geneva stripes on the bridges and hand-chamfered and polished edges.

Availability & Value

The knowledge offered concerning the supply of the watch is that it’s going to “be produced in small collection“, and the worth is on request. If the previous 5372 mannequin was within the EUR 500,000+ neighborhood, being forewarned is being forearmed.

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