Patek Philippe 5496R Retrograde Perpetual Calendar in 18K Rose Gold Box And Paper Set 50off affectionately known as FAP among

affectionately known as FAP among collectors

Length-adjustable and removable shoulder strap with handle and shoulder pad made of vegetable-tanned leather

This is a lovely gilt 5513 with beautiful gilt dial with perfect hour plots and lovely gilt hands

The yellow gold bezel has aged nicely and the watch is fitted with a yellow gold winding crown

It’s shown here on a single pass strap

Patek Philippe 5496R Retrograde Perpetual Calendar in 18K Rose Gold Box And Paper Set 50off affectionately known as FAP amongThe Patek Philippe 5496R Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar with Retrograde Date may seem straightforward at first glance. However, beneath its clean and easily readable dial lies a remarkable level of complexity! I Introduced a decade ago (2015), this model was somewhat of an oddball at the time in Patek's calendar lineup, with the other models being the more traditional references like the 5139 5140, the cushion shaped 5940, and the 5159 5160