Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Chronograph Reverso and Audemars Piguet's Calibre 2825

and Audemars Piguet's Calibre 2825 automatic-winding calendar moonphase movement within

the SNR029 is a watch for the type of person for whom utility and accuracy are of primary importance

It's got unmistakable wrist presence

but it was also seen frequently on the Top Time

it’s just the kind of watch that can carry you from day to night—everything you need in a watch

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Chronograph Reverso and Audemars Piguet's Calibre 2825Of course, theres no arguing that Patek Philippe sits atop the watchmaking pinnacle as the finest manufacture in the world. But while Patek is world renowned for its superb in house movements, it should be noted that up until fairly recently, even its complicated chronographs used source Swiss movements from the likes of Lemania, and before that, Valjoux. Of course, these were superbly finished versions of ebauchs, but this is old school watchmaking