The most awaited complication for the Patek Philippe Nautilus collection was for sure the new perpetual calendar ref. 5740 released at Baselworld 2018. With its perpetual calendar complication and a very unique combination of sporty and elegant vibes, the 40 mm case in 18K white gold of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar ref. 5740/1G-001 is simply perfectly sized and its blue dial absolutely stunning. Its blue dial is a true chameleon with its raised horizontal embossing and the sunburst blue color that graced the versions released on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus in 2016.
While many mention that the dial seems too busy, the layout and configuration of the three subsidiary dials of the perpetual calendar —day of the week and 24-hour dial at 9 o'clock, month and leap year at 3 o'clock, date and moon phases at 6 o'clock— are very well executed and well balanced with a more prominent indication for the moon and the date. The best part is that Patek didn't choose to go with a bigger case size that would've allowed for the subdials to be more spread out on the dial.
Powered by the automatic calibre 240 Q composed of 275 parts, this 27-jewel movement provides a power reserve of 48 hours when fully wound while beating at a frequency of 21,600 vph. This automatic movement maintains a thin profile thanks to the use of a recessed 22K gold mini-rotor, despite that it features a perpetual calendar module on top of the base calibre. The architecture of the movement and its delicate finissage are unequivocal attributes of a Patek Philippe movement.
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