zelin0802 / June 23, 2025

Patek Philippe Grand Complications series is one of the most complex and feature-rich series under Patek Philippe. The following is an introduction to the series:

Series features: This series is known for its powerful and complex functions, covering a number of advanced watchmaking techniques and complex functions, such as perpetual calendar, tourbillon, minute repeater, double split-second chronograph, large and small self-sounding and astronomical charts. These functions not only demonstrate Patek Philippe’s excellent watchmaking technology, but also reflect its innovative spirit in the field of watchmaking.

Representative models:
Ref. 6002G: The Ref. 6002G watch launched in 2013 is a classic of this series. It is equipped with R TO 27 QR SID LU CL manual winding movement, composed of 705 parts, and has 12 complex functions such as double-tone church bell minute repeater device, tourbillon, perpetual calendar, moon phase, astronomical functions (northern hemisphere night sky, sidereal time, sky map, moon trajectory), etc. The 44mm diameter and 17mm thick case is made of 18K rose gold and paired with a brown Grand Feu enamel dial. All surfaces of the case are hand-engraved with “snail and arabesques”, which takes up to 100 hours to engrave.

Ref. 5303R – 001: The first 5303R – 010 with a tourbillon and minute repeater structure placed on the front of the watch was launched at the Patek Philippe Watch Art Exhibition in 2019, and the mass-produced version of Ref. 5303R – 001 was launched in 2020. This watch is equipped with the first hollow minute repeater tourbillon movement R TO 27 PS, with a rose gold case, and 80 rectangular diamonds on the bezel, lugs and folding clasp. It has complex functions such as minute repeater, perpetual calendar, moon phase and retrograde date. The side of the case is inlaid with a white gold hollow leaf pattern, which echoes the pattern on the rose gold micro-automatic disk.

5308G – 001: Released at the 2025 Geneva International Watch and Wonder Exhibition in Switzerland. It is equipped with advanced complex functions, including minute repeater, perpetual calendar and calendar display. The appearance is decorated with white mother-of-pearl and 18K gold inlaid hour markers. At the same time, the movement is also carefully carved to show luxury.

Watchmaking technology: Patek Philippe’s watchmakers need to go through many complex processes when making Grand Complications series watches. Each part is exquisitely chamfered and polished to show top texture. For example, in the production of the movement, we focus on manual polishing and detail processing to ensure the accuracy and stability of the movement; in the manufacture of the case, we use high-quality precious metal materials and carry out fine processing and decoration; in the production of the dial, we use traditional crafts such as grand feu enamel and cloisonné enamel to make the dial present exquisite patterns and colors.

Market positioning: The Grand Complications series is a high-end luxury cheap watch, which is expensive, usually sold in limited quantities, and has a high collection value. Its target audience is mainly collectors and watch enthusiasts who have high requirements for watch quality, design and brand and have strong consumption power.