- Confirm the โNoโTouchโ Time Window Most Patek Philippe calendars (annual or perpetual) must not be adjusted betweenโฏ8โฏp.m.โฏandโฏ2โฏa.m.โthe calendar wheels are engaged and forcing corrections can break the mechanism.
- Set Your Watch to 6โฏa.m. Pull the crown to the timeโsetting position and rotate until the hands read about 6โฏoโclock; this ensures you are safely outside the danger zone before using pushโpieces.
- Locate the Corrector PushโPiece Moonโphase Pateks use a recessed pusher on the case flank (often at 4โฏorโฏ8โฏoโclock). Use only the supplied stylus or a plastic toothpickโmetal pins can scratch or slip.
- Know Todayโs Lunar AgeFind the current moon age (number of days since the last new moon) on a reputable lunar calendar app or astronomy site. A full cycle is 29โฏdaysโฏ12โฏhoursโฏ44โฏminutes. Example: if the lunar age today is 10โฏdays, count 10 clicks from the โnewย moonโ position.
- Advance the Moon Disc Press the corrector once per lunar day. Each click shifts the moon disc one notch. Stop when the disc shows the correct phase relative to the moon aperture.
- ReโSynchronize the Date (if applicable) If your model is an annual or perpetual calendar, use the dedicated date corrector to align the day, date and month. Always adjust date before moonโphase on perpetuals.
- Return the Crown & Test Push the crown back and wind gently. Verify that at midnight the calendar changes smoothly; the moon disc should advance at around 1โฏa.m.
Patek Philippe Moonphase
Capture the poetry of time with a Patek Philippe moonphase watch. From the elegant Calatrava moonโphase to the sporty Nautilus moonโphase and highโhorology Grand Complication moonโphase references, each piece displays the lunar cycle with unrivalled precision accurate to one day in 122โฏyears thanks to Patekโs legendary engineering.
Why Collect a Patek Philippe MoonโPhase?
- Lunar Precision โ Exceptional Patek moonโphase accuracy: deviance of 1โฏday every 122โฏyears.
- InโHouse Movements โ Microโrotor Calibreย 240ย PS or CHโฏ29โ535 chronographs showcase top Swiss finishing.
- Artistry & Investment โ Low production plus timeless design = lasting value; see best deals on PatekโฏPhilippe annual calendar moonโphase to start.
- Versatile Styles โ Choice of steel, white gold, or rose gold cases with leather strap or integrated bracelet options.