Patek Philippe 5905/1A Annual Calendar Chronograph Launched in 2021, the Patek Philippe 5905/1A Annual Calendar Chronograph represents the marriage of arguably the two most useful complications: the annual calendar and the flyback chronograph. Interestingly, this watch debuted the same year as the 5226G we recently reported on – another timepiece with a pair of extremely useful complications. Based on an early Patek Philippe Annual Calendar reference and introduced to modern collectors, the 5905 is a reminder of what Patek Philippe does best: respecting historical precedent while respecting modernity and innovation.
In 1996, Patek Philippe wanted to extend the calendar complication to a wider audience. Recognizing that not every customer will be in the market for a perpetual calendar, now is the time to introduce a more approachable complication to bridge the gap between their entry-level Calatrava and the prestigious Grand Complications. The 5035 annual calendar, released that year, is the ideal middle ground, requiring only a date adjustment in March. With simpler and more affordable services, the new annual calendar became a staple of the 'Complicated Collection' and became one of the most popular and respected products in the brand's history.
Since the release of 5035, Patek Philippe has created a variety of annual calendars including 5036, 5135, 5146 and 5205. Then, in 2006, Patek Philippe combined the annual calendar and flyback chronograph for the first time with the groundbreaking 5960 – a combination of complications so useful that this version became an instant hit. In 2015, Patek Philippe launched its first model, the 5905, initially in platinum. Now, for the first time in the history of Patek Philippe, Patek Philippe 5905 has launched a steel case and bracelet combination, model 5905/1A.
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