Unveiled for the first time in a 15-piece limited series during the WATCH ARTTM grand exhibition in Tokyo 2023, the new self-winding Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication watch (reference 5308P-010) combines a minute repeater, a split-seconds chronograph and an instantaneous perpetual calendar.
The Quadruple Complication is an evolution of the Patek Philippe Triple Complication Reference 5208 launched in 2011, with minute repeater, chronograph, and instantaneous perpetual calendar. In addition to these classic complications, the Reference 5308 offers the split-seconds function.
This new timepiece houses the Patek Philippe R CHR 27 PS QI caliber. Made of 799 parts and equipped with a platinum mini rotor that increases winding power, this self-winding movement has benefited with an increased barrel torque.
It also incorporates two patented innovations: a backlash-compensating wheel that eliminates chronograph friction at the clutch, and an isolation system that eliminates the energy consumption of the split-seconds when it is stopped.
The minute repeater on two classic gongs offers the legendary sound quality of Patek Philippe’s chiming watches. The monopusher chronograph has a 60-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock. The split-seconds hand is controlled by its own pusher at 4 o’clock.
The instantaneous perpetual calendar, a real feat reserved for very rare timepieces, ensures that the disks pass in 30 milliseconds over the three day-date-month apertures arranged along an arc.
The rose-gilt opaline dial features charcoal gray white gold applied hour markers and faceted dauphine hands. The entirely polished platinum case measuring 42 mm in diameter stands out with its skeletonized lugs and its diamond set on the case middle at 6 o’clock.
The watch comes with two interchangeable case backs: one in sapphire crystal adorned with the “Patek Philippe Tokyo” transfer; the other in platinum engraved with the same inscription.
This Quadruple Complication watch comes with a hand-stitched shiny chocolate brown alligator leather strap and a platinum fold-over clasp.
Technical details
Model: Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication in Platinum Reference 5308P-010, WATCH ART TM Special Edition Tokyo 2023
Functions
Minute repeater
Split-seconds chronograph
Instantaneous perpetual calendar
Case
Platinum
Diameter: 42 mm
Movement
Calibre R CHR 27 PS QI
Self-winding mechanical movement
Minute repeater
Instantaneous perpetual calendar
Split-seconds chronograph
60-minute and 12-hour counters
Moon phases
Small seconds
Diameter: 32 mm
Parts: 799
Edition
Limited edition of 15 watches
