Up Close With The Top Imitation Patek Philippe "breguet Numeral" Annual Calendar Ref. 5396

Patek Philippe replica watches bestselling complication with a new face.

Introduced in 1996, the Patek Philippe annual calendar has had a stellar run, becoming of the brand's bestsellers. Thanks to its modular construction, the annual calendar mechanism has been fitted to a variety of base movements, but its most classic form is arguably the window-type display found on the various versions of the ref. 5396.

Last year the ref. 5396 got a facelift with Breguet numerals and dauphine hands, design elements found in many much loved vintage Patek Philippe watches, but rarely paired together. In fact, the new Annual Calendar ref. 5396 might be the first time Patek Philippe has combined the two. Traditionally Breguet numerals, essentially Arabic numbers in a calligraphic font, are paired with Breguet, leaf or spade hands, even on pocket patek philippe replica watches.

Angular and rather large, the dauphine hands aren't a natural fit for the Breguet numeral dial, though the result is still handsome, albeit modern looking rather than strictly classical. Being wide at their base, the hour and minute hands cover the top of the 24-hour sub-dial at six o'clock over several hours over a day; though the 24-hour indicator has limited utility.

Up close, however, both dials are beautifully detailed. The new Annual Calendar is available in two guises, white gold as the ref. 5396G-014 and the rose gold ref. 5396G-012.

The dial on the white gold model is a medium grey with a metallic, sun-ray brushed finish, giving it a restrained appearance. While the dial disc is brass, the applied numerals and spherical minute markers (which appeared pressed in from the back) are 18k white gold, as are the hands. The 24-hour indicator at six o'clock sits on a crisply recessed track that gives the entire dial a bit of depth.

On the rose gold version the dial is similarly constructed, though the surface is finished in grained silver instead. Notably, the recessed track for the 24-hour display is finished with fine concentric lines known as azurage.


Dials aside, both are identical to earlier versions of the ref. 5396. Typical of a Patek Philippe, the case is streamlined and elegant, being 38.5mm wide and a slim 11.2mm high. Inside is the calibre 324 S QA LU 24H that is built on Patek Philippe's workhorse automatic movement. It's carefully and concisely decorated, with all the details attended to, but in a workmanlike manner.

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Price and availability

Both the Annual Calendar ref. 5396G-012 and ref. 5396G-014 are priced at SFr42,300 each, the same as previous versions of the reference. It's available from Patek Philippe boutiques and retailers.

Q&a: Niklas Dahlgren Aims For Sonic Boom Watches

Boom replica watches uk is a new Scandinavian watch brand with a difference. WatchPro spent some time with the brand's CEO, Niklas Dalhgren, to find out why UK watch retailers should sit up and take notice.

WatchPro: How long has Boom Watches been around?

ND: The Boom concept has been carefully developed by our engineering team and this range was launched in October 2016

WP: Which markets are the brand strongest in?
ND: At this moment, we have signed up partners for a handful of markets with 3-4 more markets to come. Our intention is to launch the brand in approx. 8 markets this spring, with focus on Northern Europe and Asia. The next local launch phase will be coming fall. We already see a big traction from US, Germany & UK and our home markets in Scandinavia and feel very confident about successful launches in Asia.

WP: What can UK retailers expect to see from Boom Watches in 2017?
ND: You will see a lot of us. The easiest way to follow our expansion is to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, where we post news frequently. We recently hired a very competent Social Commerce Team that will give us a strong push on social media. Initially, we will focus on northern Europe, China and Japan and have dedicated resources for each region. Our intention is to partner up with a distributor in the UK during this fall. Until then, we are happy to have direct dialogue with retailers that would like to sell the range. From a retailer's and consumer's perspective we dare to say that what we offer is unmatched in the industry

WP: What is your impression of the UK replica watches consumer compared to in other countries throughout the world?
ND: The UK market is very competitive compared to other countries. With this said, there is always room for new innovative brands with a strong concept, and through competition makes us thrive.  We have recently seen upcoming brands gaining huge success, despite the fact they are working in a very non-traditional way. The UK market is strategically very important from a global perspective, hence we are keen to activate the distribution and use the UK as one of our reference markets as soon as possible.

WP: What makes Boom Watches' offering unique and desirable?
ND: Boom Watches is an exciting new Swedish watch brand offering sophisticated timepieces with an option to personalise the timepiece in an innovative and distinct matter. Watches are sold either complete or part-by-part, where consumers can create their unique personalised model. The concept is well thought-out. Consumers can use the in-store point of sale iPad to create the cartier replica watches they want, to be collected from the cashier within a matter of minutes. Since the launch last fall we have gained vast popularity on social media and we have only just started, so you will see more of us for sure.

Meet The New Replica Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Minute Repeater Tourbillon

At Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), we are seeing a lot of great new complications, including some superb multi-complications - and, once agin, Fake Vacheron Constantin does not disappoint.  One of the most beautiful timepieces - thanks to its audible elegance - is the Traditionnelle Minute Repeater Tourbillon.

Powered by an in-house-made  Manufacture movement, the Caliber 2755 TMR, the replica watches is being offered in 18-karat  gold for just under half-a-million dollars ($490,000), and in platinum for more than half-a-mil ($546,000). Like all Vacheron Constantin watches, this one holds the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva certification attesting to the high standards of craftsmanship and precision.

The movement deftly combines  tourbillon escapement (which compensates for errors in timekeeping due to the effects of gravity when the watch is in certain positions) with seconds attached to the cage. The escapement is visible via an aperture at 6:00 on the dial and beats at a slow 2.5Hz for a slower, steady rhythm. The tourbillon carriage is shaped in the Vacheron Constantin Maltese cross emblem. The minute repeater portion of the 471-part, hand-wound  movement is equally as fantastic. It chimes the hours, quarter hours and minutes past the quarter hours in three tones.

The 44mm watch also displays the hours and minutes, and via a pointer indication on the back of the watch, the 58 hours of power reserve. The sapphire crystal case-back reveals the calibre with 40 jewels and meticulous handcrafted finishes. The dial features a specially created hand-guilloche' motif that is used solely on "boutique only" vacheron constantin replica watches. The watch will be sold in a "Music of Time" resonance holder that amplifies the sound of the repeater.

The Top Five Vintage Replica Watches For Every Collector

Luxury replica watches are one of the most collectible items in the world. From their incredible beauty to their stunning mechanics, there are millions of reasons to long for these luxurious watches. We've put together an ode to five of the most classic and valuable vintage watches ever made. These are the five watches every collector should acquire.
Rolex Replica Submariner


The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is a true wristwatch classic. Originally released in 1954, the Rolex Submariner is arguably the most copied watch design of all time. As you might be able to tell from its name, the Submariner was designed as a diving watch. However, the incredible elegance of the watch's design meant that it quickly became popular to wear for many occasions.

While the original version of this watch was made in the 50s, Rolex has continued to improve upon the design and release new versions. This means that there are many years of this watch to collect. Every collector needs at least one of them!
Replica Cartier Tank Cintrée


Cartier Tank watches have a valuable place in history. The first Tank watches helped popularize wristwatches for men after they were used by soldiers during WWI. The square dial and unique strap helped shape this classic watch's appeal.

All vintage Cartier Tank watches are excellent collector's items but one is slightly more sought after than most. The slightly curved Tank Cintrée, released in 1921, was never produced in large quantities, making it incredibly rare and therefore highly desired.
Rolex Datejust


All Rolex watches are valuable and collectible. But the Datejust joins the Rolex Submariner as one of Rolex's stand out watches. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust was first released in 1945. This watch is as beautiful and well-made as any Rolex but it has a historical significance: it is the first watch to have an automatically changing date function. There have been various re-leases of this classic watch and each is truly collectible.

Just as all Rolex's are collectible, they're also all valuable. If you want to switch up your collection and sell one Rolex to get capital for another, Sell Me Watch is the best place to sell your Rolex.
Patek Philippe Replica Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph's most unique feature is described in its name. It's a chronograph watch that also has a calendar display. But it's not just any calendar- it's Patek Philippe's perpetual calendar. Through a complex mechanism, this calendar keeps perfect track of the date for 200 years at a time.

This watch was originally released in 1941. All iterations of this watch are incredibly valuable, due to its incredible design and mechanics. The vintage versions of it are even more valuable, due to their rarity.


Omega Replica Speedmaster

The Omega Speedmaster is a chronograph watch that has seen many different lines. It was first made in 1957 as a sport and racing watch but later earned the nickname of the "moon watch" after it was worn by the first Astronauts to ever walk on the moon. There are many different varieties of Omega Speedmasters that have been produced throughout the years. One thing's for sure: every collector should have at least one Speedmaster in their collection.

Those are the five vintage wristwatches every collector should have. If you're daunted by the hunt for vintage pieces (or their often steep price tags), you can always go about collecting vin-tage pieces by buying today's luxury watches. After all, today's new releases are the vintage of 20 to 30 years from now.

Start by collecting new luxury pieces and watch their vintage and their value grow. Pass The Watch is a great place to buy authentic watches for a great value. Start with a Seiko watch and build up to Cartier. Whichever brand you decide to start your collection with, Pass The Watch carries it with great prices.