Patek Philippe Complications Power Reserve Moonphase

1989 marked an incredible anniversary for Patek Philippe — 150 years in business. Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history. Few international luxury brands carry the gravitas of their name, and for good reason. The firm's commitment to excellence in horological manufacture is unflinching, and their track record of innovation in design without peer. They continue to lead the industry, and even their fiercest competitors have nothing but the utmost respect for the company. From the simple elegance of their Calatrava line to the stunning study in miniaturization that is reference 1518 perpetual calendar to the modern reference 5750P chiming watch, Patek’s catalog is chock full of some of the most elegant and complicated timepieces ever made. Family-owned and completely independent, the firm has the freedom to do what it wants — such as discontinue one of the world’s most beloved steel luxury sport watches, the reference 5711 — when it wants. This particular Patek Philippe, a Reference 5055R, is from their 'Complications' collection, and possesses a number of very charming characteristics. It features a 36mm 18K rose gold case with broad lugs, a polished bezel, a signed crown, sapphire crystal, Arabic indices, a moonphase aperture, a power reserve indicator, a subsidiary seconds register and a matching 'stick' handset set against a salmon-champagne dial. Oh, did we also mention it features Patek Philippe's Calibre 240 micro-rotor movement? Chef's kiss. Paired to a signed alligator leather strap with a matching gold deployant buckle, this piece offers something a bit off the beaten path for Patek, with an asymmetrical dial layout, and a less common case design. Any old wristwatch can tell the time. Few truly define it. This one is just a bit more quirky, and flat-out cool - and we love it for that.