{"product_id":"patek-philippe-qp-moonphase-pocket-watch-18k-white-gold-silver-dial","title":"Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch - 18K White Gold Silver Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Dawn of the Complication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis pocket watch represents the absolute pinnacle of early 20th-century watchmaking. In the 1920s, a perpetual calendar with a moonphase display wasn't just a feature; it was a grand complication, a mechanical brain that could track the days, months, and leap years without correction. Patek Philippe was a master of this art, creating these pieces on commission for the world's most discerning clients. Owning a watch like this was, and still is, about possessing a piece of horological intellect, a complex machine born from an era before computers, when every calculation was made by hand and executed in metal. The moonphase display adds a layer of artistry to the technical achievement, making it a complete work of mechanical sculpture.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Grand Complication in White Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe configuration of this pocket watch is exceptionally rare. It combines a full perpetual calendar, displaying the day, month, and leap year, with an integrated moonphase complication. All information is delivered via distinct subdials with hands, a classic layout that prioritizes clarity. This complex movement is housed in a substantial 46mm case of 18K white gold, a less common and more restrained choice than the yellow gold often used for such important pieces during the period. The combination of one of Patek Philippe's highest complications with the cool, subtle tone of white gold marks this as an exceptionally refined and important example.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Dial, Sound Hinges, Clean Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe silver dial remains clean and legible, with all its complex print intact. The 18K white gold case shows handling consistent with its age, and the hinges are sound. The form of the case remains well-defined. This piece is in Very Good Vintage Condition. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foundation of Patek Philippe's Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePatek Philippe built its standing as the world's premier watchmaker on pieces exactly like this one. The perpetual calendar with moonphase was among the most complex complications the house produced in the 1920s, and it remains a cornerstone of their legacy. For a collector focused on modern wristwatches, this pocket watch provides crucial historical context, demonstrating the highest level of craft from a foundational era of horology. It's a capstone piece that anchors a collection in the mechanical achievements that defined the brand.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(25, 25, 25); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eQuantieme \u003c\/span\u003ePerpetual Calendar Moonphase\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1920s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46mm (Excluding Crown)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1847\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55779496165667,"sku":"11847","price":145000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF2141_20copy_202.jpg?v=1792095920","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/patek-philippe-qp-moonphase-pocket-watch-18k-white-gold-silver-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}