Annual Calendar 5035J - Black Dial Yellow Gold - Watch Only (ca. 2000s)

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5035J - Black Dial Yellow Gold - Watch Only (ca. 2000s)

The reference 5035 is the watch that introduced the Annual Calendar complication to the world in 1996, and this yellow gold example on a black Roman-numeral dial is one of the most classical executions of Patek Philippe's first-generation Annual Calendar. Its 37mm proportions, display caseback view of the caliber 315 S QA 24H, and warm gold-on-black colour scheme give it a dressy, low-key presence that has aged into a true modern classic.

Details:

• Reference: 5035J
• Year: ca. 2000s
• Case Size: 37mm, 18K yellow gold
• Bezel: Polished 18K yellow gold, smooth
• Dial: Black with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, month sub-dial at 12, day sub-dial at 9, 24-hour indicator at 6, date aperture at 3
• Movement: Patek Philippe Caliber 315 S QA 24H, automatic, 48-hour power reserve, 35 jewels
• Bracelet: Brown alligator leather strap with 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
• Water Resistance: 25 meters

Set Includes:

• Watch only

Condition:

• excellent condition with signs of normal wear
• original buckle, aftermarket strap

The 5035 was the world's first serially-produced Annual Calendar wristwatch and the launch platform for Patek Philippe's now-iconic caliber 315/198 - a complication that only needs adjustment once a year, on March 1st.