Patek Philippe Ref. 4973R Ladies Annual Calendar Watch

The Patek Philippe Ref. 4973R Annual Calendar watch gives women a dazzling version of the brand's acclaimed annual calendar watch, which created a sensation of its own when it was introduced in the ladies collection in 2005.  This new reference features an 18K gold case which is pave-set with 431 round brilliant diamonds.  The crown is encircled with another 14 round brilliants, and the tang buckle is adorned with another 27, rounding out the luxurious impression.  A white mother of pearl dial features Breguet numerals.  Day of the week and month are shown in the two small dials, and just below is the elegant moonphase disc and the date display.  The strap is in crocodile leather.

A sapphire crystal window in the back of this ladies Patek Philippe Annual Calendar watch reveals the richly decorated Caliber 315 S QA LU movement.  Manufactured by Patek Philippe, this prestigious self-winding creation is composed of 328 hand-finished parts.  The calendar automatically adjusts itself in accordance with the various length of months throughout the year; the only manual adjustment required is in the month of February.  The rotating moonphase disc pays respect to classical Patek Philippe complicated watches, so coveted by collectors. Power reserve of the 315 S QA LU movement is 48 hours.  The Geneva Seal stamped on the escape wheel bridge testifies to the superlative quality of the movement, whose construction and decoration has met the demanding standards stipulated by the Canton of Geneva for the finest traditional craftsmanship.