Tourbillon Minute Repeater 5538 White Gold / Old Views of Geneva

In Context

At 37 mm it sits just under the modern norm — the band that suits the widest spread of wrists. At 11.36 mm thick it is about average for a modern wristwatch. The case back is open, so the movement is visible without taking the watch apart, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse.

The movement is hand-wound, so winding it becomes part of the day rather than something the watch does for you. 48 hours of reserve is enough to set it down on Friday evening and find it still running on Monday. At 21,600 vph the seconds hand advances 6 times a second, the slower and more audible rate of an older design.

5538G-012 is one of 9 executions of the 5538G base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a multi-color dial and a white gold case. It was a limited edition. Beyond the time it carries a tourbillon and a minute repeater.

Minute repeater with classic gongs. Tourbillon. Third wheel in gold. Flywheel. Diameter: 28 mm. Height: 6.58 mm. Parts: 336 parts. Bridges: 12. Jewels: 28. Power reserve: Min. 40 hours - max. 48 hours. Balance: Gyromax®. Vibrations/hour: 21 600 (3 Hz). Spiral: Breguet. Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal.

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Tourbillon Minute Repeater 5538 White Gold / Old Views of Geneva

5538G-013 · 37 mm

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5538G-016 · 37 mm

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Tourbillon Minute Repeater 5538 White Gold / Old Views of Geneva

5538G-014 · 37 mm

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Tourbillon Minute Repeater 5538 White Gold / Old Views of Geneva

5538G-015 · 37 mm