In 2006, Patek Philippe added this annual calendar for the first time to another complication, this time a chronograph. And as said, it was also the first time that a chronograph was linked to any other calendar than a QP. This new combination was introduced on the Ref. 5960P-001 (platinum version), however, this was not the only novelty on this watch. In fact, it was also the first ever self-winding chronograph developed and manufactured in-house by Patek. It features an annual calendar via three windows for the date, the day of the week and the month at the upper half of the dial. Also, it features a day/night indicator positioned within the monocounter at 6 along with a power reserve indicator at 12.
The Patek Philippe 5960/1A was indeed getting rid of the gold or platinum cases for a more common metal, along with a surprising (unexpected, controversial) dial, in white and many with coloured accents. A drastic change in the collection, and we’d have to wait for 2015 to see the annual calendar/chronograph combination coming back in precious metals, although with a new reference, the 5905p, with a larger case of 42mm (instead of 40.5mm). The 5960 continued its way in the current collection, with an additional black dial.
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