Following in the footsteps of a whole host of iconic timepieces, the Patek Philippe ref. 5270 is the descendent of some of Patek's most historically significant models going as far back as 1941, with a chain of timepieces that begins with the ref. 1518, and goes through references like the 2499, the 3970, the 5970 and some others. Launched in 2011, the new Perpetual Calendar Chronograph was an immediate hit. Boasting a modern 41mm case with a flat stepped bezel and stepped art deco-inspired lugs, its construction is beautifully elegant, just like its heritage demands, while also appealing to contemporary tastes through its larger sizing. Featuring a seemingly busy dial, the ref. 5270 is quite legible with its twin day and date apertures at 12 o'clock, large pointer date subdial at 6 o'clock that also boasts a moon phase indicator, and small leap year indicator at 4:30 which completes its perpetual calendar functions. With symmetrical subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock, the ref. 5270's 30-minute chronograph and running seconds functions are perfectly placed in the empty space left to ensure its display is incredibly efficient. Powered by the manual-wind cal. CH 29-535 PS Q, the ref. 5270 is perfectly poised to exist as one of the most beautifully designed modern Patek perpetual calendar chronographs on the market. Marrying modern sensibilities such as its applied stick indices, contemporary sizing, impressive movement, and beautiful construction with its iconic heritage, the ref. 5270 hits every mark that could have been expected of it.

Early 5270Gs without the “chin” are the ones to have. They mark Patek’s move to fully in-house perpetual calendar chronographs while keeping the dial clean and balanced. The CH 29-535 PS Q is a powerhouse movement, and this watch sits perfectly in Patek Philippe's perpetual calendar lineage. Buy one now before the prices go nuts...