A rarely-seen example of a traditional perpetual calendar from Andersen Genve, this piece was made for the Luigi Verga boutique in Milan. With a traditional layout and symmetrical dial, the watch is an excellent addition to any collection focusing on independent watchmaking or conventional perpetual calendars.

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While Svend Andersen is perhaps better known for his work on the secular calendar, this Andersen Genve Quantieme Perpetuelle is a rare example of a traditional perpetual calendar, created especially for the Luigi Verga boutique. When the movement is viewed through the sapphire case back, it reveals, alongside the excellent finishing, an engraving in cursive on the rotor: faitepour Luigi Verga Milano. Established in 1947, the retailer has a long history in the watch business, with Luigi Verga himself first starting out as a watchmaker.

Returning to the dial, we see that the perpetual calendar functions of the piece are laid out in an intuitive manner, with the day, date, and month read from left to right. The indications are in French, in keeping with the dedication inscribed on the movement. A moonphase complication sits just above six oclock, creating a careful symmetry with the retrograde date function that is placed directly above it, below 12 oclock.

Further to this, the watch features a more traditional colour configuration, with a champagne dial that features intricate guilloch finishing, and whose colouring blends smoothly into the yellow gold case. The chapter rings that make up the sub-dials and hours are silvered, with the black lettering and blued hands providing an attractive contrast. The case of the watch features coined edges and with 38mm in size, it wears comfortably on the wrist.

If sold within the United Kingdom, this Andersen Genve Quantieme Perpetuel will be subject to 20% VAT.

Closer look

Condition

This Andersen Genve Perpetual Calendar is in very good condition overall. Light superficial marks and scratches can be seen throughout the case and lugs consistent with relative wear over time. The case has begun to show signs of oxidation on the coined edge mid case and outer portion of the lugs. The hallmark on the lower left lug is crisp and well defined. The original slim leather holder is in a very fragile state, with patches of the leather missing.

Warranty

The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.