Grand Complications Split-Seconds Chronograph Perpetual Calendar

SPECIFICATIONS 

Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Split-Seconds Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar
Reference Number: 5204/1R-001
Movement: Manual winding
Condition: Unworn
Gender: Men’s
Time Period: 2017-2022
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes

THE CALIBER

Caliber: CHR 29-535 PS Q
Jewels: 34

THE CASE

Case Material: 18K rose gold
Case Diameter: 40.2 mm
Thickness: 14.3 mm
Waterproof: 100 ft./ 30 m./ 3 ATM
Bezel Material: 18K rose gold concave 
Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Caseback:  Open
Dial: Black
Dial Numerals: 18K rose gold applied baton hour indices with luminescent coating, minute/second railway track with black Arabic numerals every 5 seconds, and ring with a fraction of a second division around the outer rim

THE BRACELET / STRAP

Bracelet Material: 18K rose gold
Clasp: Fold-over Calatrava cross 
Clasp material: 18K rose gold 

THE FUNCTIONS

Perpetual calendar, split-seconds, chronograph, day and month apertures at 12 o'clock, leap year and day/night indication in apertures at 4h30 and 7h30, moon phases window with outer ring indication for a date by hand at 6 o'clock, small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock, 30-minute counter sub-dial at 3 o'clock, 65-hour power reserve

FURTHER READING 

The ref. 5204 was introduced at Baselworld 2012 as a substitute to the ref. 5004, the previous rattrapante of the brand. The first production in rose gold was in 2016.

THE CASE

Round shape case
18K rose gold and luminescent coating "losange" shaped hour/minute hands, rose gold stick-shaped split-seconds hands, and rose gold leaf-shaped sub-dial hands
18K rose gold Patek Philippe fluted push/pull crown with Calatrava cross engraved
Interchangeable 18K rose gold full back and sapphire crystal case back
Stepped lugs

THE MOVEMENT

Patented Gyromax balance that adjusts for cold, heat, isochronism, and five positions.
Split-seconds chronograph with two column-wheels
Innovative isolator for the split-seconds lever and the patent-pending mechanism optimizes the congruent alignment of the split-seconds hand and the chronograph hand. The polished column-wheel cap handles the extra function of an eccentric that allows incomparably finer adjustments.
Integrated swan's neck that serves as an isolator spring
Split-seconds chronographs have two sweep hands: the chronograph hand (trotteuse) and the split-seconds (rattrapante) hand
Number of parts: 496 (of which 182 for the perpetual calendar and 42 for the split-seconds mechanism with isolator)
Breguet balance spring
Patek Philippe Seal hallmark
Split-seconds chronograph, 30-minute counter 
This mechanism oscillates at the frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
The CHR 29-535 PS Q is Patek's split-second version of the CH 29-535 PS Q. It is Patek's first in-house split-seconds chronograph with a perpetual calendar, and it contains a total of 496 parts.
Case, dial, and movement are signed.

HOW TO USE

Corrector push-pieces:
– Day corrector between 10 and 11 o'clock
– Month corrector between 12 and 1 o'clock
– Moon-phase corrector between 6 and 7 o'clock
– Date corrector between 11 and 12 o'clock

Chronograph pushers:
– Start and stop at 2 o'clock
– Split-seconds pusher in the crown
– Reset at 4 o'clock

THE SET

This timepiece comes as a complete set, with the Patek Philippe presentation box and the Patek Philippe certificate of authenticity. 

Authentication

At Twain Time, trust and authenticity define our collection. With a rich history dedicated to the luxury watch industry, our Swiss-trained watchmakers meticulously authenticate each piece. This assurance is backed by our 1-year Twain Time Warranty, ensuring a seamless and reliable experience with every pre-owned watch.

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Additionally, we offer a unique complimentary evaluation service, affirming our commitment to your confidence. Whether you choose to ship or bring a watch purchased elsewhere to our boutique, we thoroughly authenticate it, reinstating trust in your timepiece.

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Ordering & Shipping

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Before each watch embarks on its journey, it undergoes a meticulous inspection, guaranteeing its accuracy and flawless functionality upon arrival at your doorstep.

We partner with renowned carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL for global shipping. Domestic orders benefit from complimentary insured express shipping, while international charges may vary. While delivery times are approximations, domestic orders typically arrive within 1-2 days, whereas international shipments take approximately 7 days, accounting for customs clearance.

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Warranties & Repairs

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Each pre-owned watch undergoes meticulous, non-invasive mechanical scrutiny and servicing if needed. This ensures they not only meet but exceed our stringent standards for accuracy and functionality.

Rest easy knowing that unless otherwise noted, our pre-owned watches come with a robust warranty—either full or limited—spanning twelve months. However, this doesn't cover damages from misuse or accidents. Given their age, some watches may require gentler treatment than when they were brand new.

For those watches serviced by their original manufacturers, they bear the manufacturer's guarantee, surpassing our standard warranty. To delve deeper into warranties & repairs, check out our dedicated section. And if there's any doubt, drop us a line at info@twaintime.com for absolute clarity. At Twain Time, trust isn't just a promise—it's our guiding principle.

Returns & Exchanges

At Twain Time, ensuring your satisfaction drives our return and exchange policy. You have a 5-day window for hassle-free returns from receipt, provided the product is unworn, undamaged, and retains its original tag. We offer exchanges or full refunds via the original payment method for qualifying returns.

Exceptions include personalized, worn, or damaged items, as well as missing accessories. Exchanges allow exploration of our diverse pre-owned and luxury watch selection. Return items should be unworn with all original packaging intact, and jewelry returns must maintain their original condition.

Special order items and certain criteria are exempt from the standard return policy. Our comprehensive returns and exchanges policy, available for full information, applies to in-stock items and excludes consigned, special, or custom orders. Contact us for special order exchange details.

In case of difficulty meeting return conditions, contact us for discussion and authorization before initiating the process.

Notify your Twain Time Client Advisor within 3 days of receipt to request authorization for returns. International returns are accepted with buyers responsible for return shipping, customs fees, and taxes.

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