Among the latest Patek Philippe novelties unveiled this year at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 is a new version of the brand’s platinum In-Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P. While the original reference 5236P debuted in 2021 and was fitted with a dark blue dial, the new Patek Philippe Grand Complications In-Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P-010 receives a vintage-inspired rose-gilt opaline dial, along with white gold hands and hour markers that have been given a charcoal gray finish.

At a quick glance, the new Patek Philippe Grand Complications In-Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P-010 is essentially a new dial variation of the original In Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P-0001 that first appeared in 2021. What this means is that you get a polished 950 platinum case that measures 41.3mm in diameter by 11.07mm thick, while sapphire crystals are fitted both above the dial and to the watch’s display-style caseback. Just like its blue-dial predecessor, water resistance for the ref. 5236P-010 comes in at 30 meters to protect against incidental contact, and set between its lugs on the 6 o’clock side of its case is a small diamond, which is a detail that Patek Philippe reserves exclusively for its platinum timepieces.

While the standard caseback is of the display-style variety, Patek Philippe also includes an interchangeable solid platinum caseback for owners who would prefer a more traditional overall package. Additionally, similar to the blue dial model from a few years ago, the new Patek Philippe In-Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P-010 is fitted with a hand-stitched alligator leather strap that is completed by a solid platinum folding clasp. However, while the original Patek Philippe Grand Complications In-Line Perpetual Calendar from 2021 was fitted with a blue strap to match its dial, the new ref. 5236P-010 receives a brown alligator strap that further leans into its vintage-inspired colorway.

Patek Philippe describes the dial fitted to the new In-Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P-010 as being “rose-gilt opaline” in color, although it could just as easily be described as salmon (or at the very least, salmon-adjacent). The hands and applied faceted baton markers are crafted from white gold before being given a dark gray charcoal-colored finish, while the dial printing and text are executed in black. The day, date, and month, all appear in a linear fashion inside a single large aperture at the 12 o’clock position, while the moonphase display and running seconds occupy the lower half of the dial. Additionally, flanking the moonphase display are two small circular apertures, with the one on the left-hand side dedicated to the day/night indicator, while the one on the right tracks the leap year cycle.

Just like its blue dial predecessor from 2021, the new Patek Philippe Grand Complications In-Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P-010 is powered by the brand’s ultra-thin Caliber 31-260 PS QL automatic movement, which winds itself with a solid platinum micro-rotor. Consisting of 503 individual components, the Patek Philippe Cal. 31-260 PS QL is a 55-jewel movement that runs at a rate of 28,800vph (4 Hz) with a power reserve of approximately 48 hours, and it simultaneously offers access to the time, day, date, month, leap year, and moonphase, plus the added convenience of a day/night indicator.

Given that the new Patek Philippe Grand Complications In-Line Perpetual Calendar is a solid platinum timepiece that is fitted with one of watchmaking’s most prestigious complications, you could probably guess from just the title of this article that this model would be a six-figure watch (and you would be correct). Consequently, the new Patek Philippe In-Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P-010 is accompanied by an official retail price of $141,405 USD, which happens to be the exact same price that the brand currently charges for the blue dial version of the model. Additionally, since the original blue dial In-Line Perpetual Calendar from 2021 and this latest rose-gilt opaline dial version for 2024 are both crafted from solid 950 platinum, both watches are equally expensive, although each one offers a distinctly different take on the brand’s linear perpetual calendar watch. For more information, please visit the Patek Philippe website.