Buckle up, as Erik & Max cover a complete chronology of Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph references this week. What separates the more desirable ones from the less but still very desirable ones? From 1518 to 5270, including 2499 vs 3970, this episode covers all points you need to start having informed conversations on the topic. Historic context, production numbers, differentiations between series, pointers and tips, it’s all in here. And to end it all, a debate: which is best? 

222 in Steel:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-vacheron-constantin-222-steel

Vintage 222 in Steel for Comparison:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/vacheron-constantin/44018-222-steel/

PCC:

1518 Pink on Pink:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080122/213

1518 Steel:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-1518-steel

2499 Intro:

https://www.phillips.com/article/120019235/a-guide-to-the-patek-philippe-ref-2499-the-art-of-improving-upon-perfection

Vichet:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080223/186

Odd Crossover Example:

https://www.phillips.com/article/52322742/the-watch-that-shouldnt-exist-but-totally-does-three-times-over

2499 Fourth Series:

https://hairspring.com/finds/fourth-series-2499-patek-philippe-perpetual-calendar-chronograph/

3970 Intro:

https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/a-collectors-guide-the-3970

3970 First Series:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/the-goat-collection-watches-treasures-from-tom-brady/reference-3970-first-series-a-yellow-gold

3970 Second Series:

https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6515265

3970 Third / Fourth:

https://hairspring.com/finds/fourth-series-patek-philippe-3970ep/

5970 Intro:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-guide-to-collecting-the-patek-philippe-5970-perpetual-calendar-chronograph

Some Crazy 5970 Orders:

https://revolutionwatch.com/eric-claptons-patek-philippe-white-gold-5970-with-brick-bracelet/

5270 Intro:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-5270g-review

Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon:

https://hairspring.com/finds/740-056-a-lange-sohne-datograph-perpetual-tourbillon-2/

Only Wrist:

Tiffany Day-Date:

https://amsterdamvintagewatches.com/shop/rolex-day-date-1803-tiffany-co/

105.035:

https://www.acollectedman.com/products/lange_saxonia-darth-platinum-105-035

5070:

https://hairspring.com/finds/saatchi-london-5070p-patek-philippe-chronograph/