The present watch is the Patek Philippe Ref. 5101R, a landmark rectangular \u201c10\u2011Day Tourbillon\u201d that united, for the first time at Patek Philippe, a tourbillon regulator with twin tandem barrels delivering 240 hours of power reserve. Rendered in 18k rose gold and measuring 51.5 \u00d7 30 mm, the stepped Art Deco case features a sapphire display back to reveal the hand\u2011finished movement.<\/p>\n
The dial presents refined clarity: a grey ground with applied Breguet numerals and silvered sub\u2011dials\u2014power reserve at 12 o\u2019clock and running seconds at 6 o\u2019clock. Elegant feuille hands complete the composition, underscoring the piece\u2019s formal character.<\/p>\n
Inside, the hand\u2011wound calibre TO 28\u201120 REC 10J PS showcases Patek Philippe\u2019s chronometric craft. The tourbillon, assembled from 72 individual parts, is paired with two mainspring barrels in series to provide a steady torque over 10 days, emphasizing long\u2011duration precision. Finishing is executed to haute horlogerie standards, visible through the sapphire back.<\/p>\n
The watch is fitted to a leather strap with an 18k pink\u2011gold buckle, aligning with the case\u2019s warm tone. Functions are focused and pure: time with small seconds, and a prominent power\u2011reserve indication supporting the extended running autonomy.<\/p>\n
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Patek Philippe – Bio<\/b><\/p>\n
Patek Philippe & Co. was founded in 1839, located in Geneva and the Vall\u00e9e de Joux. It designs and manufactures timepieces and movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. It is considered by many experts and aficionados to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers.
\nIn 1868, Patek Philippe made their first wristwatch, which was sold on November 13, 1876 to the Hungarian Countess.
\nIt is the last independent, family-owned Genevan watch manufacture with uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"