Patek Philippe Multi-Scale Chronograph Watches

The Patek Philippe luxury watch brand has a rich history and its own watchmaking traditions. In May 2015 this company will celebrate its 175th anniversary and in honor of this event, they will release a few limited edition models. One of these commemorative models is the Patek Philippe Multi-Scale Chronograph watch. As the name implies, it is a new chronograph with three logarithmic scales, which can be used to calculate the speed, distance, and even the heart rate. It should be noted that before 1960 timepieces with additional scales (tachymeter, telemeter or pulsometer) were rather common and often used by professionals. The novelty will be presented in a variety of versions, and everyone will be able to find a high-end watch to his taste. There also will be two elegant models for women.



The round 40mm case is water-resistant up to 30 meters. Depending on the version, it can be made of 18 karat yellow, white or pink gold or even platinum. Ladies watches have a smaller size – 37mm. All surfaces of the case and also a thin bezel are polished. The mannered lugs just add sporty design to the case. The winding crown engraved with the Patek Philippe logo and the chronograph buttons are located on the right side of the case. Additionally, the Multi-Scale Chronograph watch features a screwed solid case back with brushed central part that contains the engraved commemorative inscription.

The dial is protected by sapphire crystal. Depending on the version, it can be silver or black. At first glance, it may seem overloaded, but in fact, it is well structured, and each scale is perfectly readable. The time is indicated by applied hour indexes and central Dauphine hands made of material corresponding to the case. The telemeter scale to measure the distance is marked as “TELEMETRE GRADUE EN KM”. The principle of this method of measurement is related to the speed of sound and is effective if you can visually keep track of some event. The pulsometer scale is signed as "GRADUE POUR 15 PULSATIONS". It is calibrated to 15 pulsations and allows to calculate pulse in far less than one minute. And finally, the last one is a tachymeter scale signed as "BASE 1000". Its principle is based on measuring the speed over the known distance. It is worth noting that in male and female versions these scales are placed differently. Ladies watches are also distinguished by the baguette-cut diamond hour markers.

The Patek Philippe Multi-Scale Chronograph model is equipped with an in-house automatic 28-520 caliber that is composed of 239 parts and contains 29 jewels. Its frequency is 21,600 vph. The power reserve is minimum 50 hours. This luxury watch comes with an alligator leather strap and a folding clasp with Patek Philippe logo made of the same material as the case. Male models have black and brown straps, and female models have straps in bright colors (pink and blue). bekijk meer replica rolex en patek philippe