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Technical records for landmark calibres — from railroad pocket watches to tuning-fork, quartz and Spring Drive movements. Select up to four to compare. For how the parts work, see the mechanism encyclopedia.
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| Specification | Patek Philippe calibre 240 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Patek Philippe |
| Type | Automatic (micro-rotor, ultra-thin) |
| Winding | Automatic (off-centre 22k gold micro-rotor) |
| Production | 1977–present |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Height | 2.4 mm (base) |
| Jewels | 27 |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph (3 Hz) |
| Power reserve | c. 48 h |
| Complications | Base for world time (240 HU), perpetual calendar (240 Q) and other versions |
| Status | Documented |