Description
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Ref. 6159G-001 White Gold
Overview
The Patek Philippe Grand Complications Ref. 6159G-001 presents a contemporary reinterpretation of the perpetual calendar, now enhanced with a retrograde date hand and a translucent sapphire dial revealing glimpses of the movement below. Crafted in 18K white gold, this timepiece combines advanced horology with modern aesthetics and signature Patek elegance.
Design & Materials
- Case: 18K white gold, 39.5 mm diameter, thickness ~11.49 mm; bezel and caseback with classical hobnail (Clous de Paris) guilloché.
- Dial: Sapphire crystal dial with gray metallization and a black-gradient rim. The retrograde date arc spans ~8 o’clock to ~4 o’clock.
- Hour Markers & Hands: Faceted baton-style white-gold applied markers and dauphine hands with white luminescent coating.
- Calendar Displays: Day at 9 o’clock, month at 3 o’clock, leap-year at 12 o’clock, and moon-phase with small seconds at 6 o’clock.
- Strap: Black composite strap with fabric-pattern texture and contrasting cream stitching.
- Clasp: Patented triple-blade fold-over clasp in white gold.
- Water Resistance: 30 meters (100 ft).
Movement
- Caliber: Self-winding 26-330 S QR with retrograde perpetual calendar mechanism.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds; perpetual calendar with retrograde date, day, month, leap-year; moon-phase.
- Components & Jewels: ~368 components, ~31 jewels.
- Rotor & Winding: Central rotor in 21K gold.
- Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph).
- Power Reserve: ~35–45 hours.
- Certification & Finishing: Patek Philippe Seal; Geneva stripes, polished bevels, meticulous decoration.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 6159G-001
- Collection: Grand Complications
- Case: 18K white gold, 39.5 mm, ~11.49 mm thickness
- Bezel & Caseback: Guilloché hobnail (“Clous de Paris”)
- Dial: Sapphire crystal with gray metallization, black-gradient rim
- Hour Markers & Hands: White gold, luminescent coating
- Functions / Complications: Hours, minutes, seconds; perpetual calendar with retrograde date, day, month, leap-year, moon-phase
- Movement: Calibre 26-330 S QR, automatic
- Power Reserve: 35–45 hours
- Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
- Components & Jewels: ~368 parts, ~31 jewels
- Strap: Black composite strap with fabric texture
- Clasp: White-gold triple-blade fold-over clasp
- Water Resistance: 30 m / 100 ft
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Full set with original presentation box and certification
Prestige & Value
The Patek Philippe Ref. 6159G-001 blends tradition and innovation. Its retrograde perpetual calendar delivers a dramatic monthly reset of the date hand, while the semi-transparent sapphire dial offers a view into the movement’s artistry. The hobnail guilloché on bezel and caseback echoes historic Patek motifs, reinterpreted in a modern frame.
