PP 175

Calibre 175 (and the similar calibre 177) is an ultra-thin hand-wound watch movement from Patek Philippe.

This ultra-thin movement is based on a 90 year old design from F. Piguet and remains in production today.

Info

Patek Philippe used a F. Piguet ebauche to produce their own ultra-thin 9 ligne watch movement. Although based on this venerable design, Patek Philippe modified the movement extensively. They added their patented free-sprung Gyromax balance and finished the movement to Geneva Seal standards.

Cal. 177

Cal. 175 beats at a leisurely 18,000 A/h, but the derivative Cal. 177 beats at a more modern 21,600 A/h. Apart from this, the movements are very similar.

Cal. 177 remains in production.

References

Cal. 175 and 177 was used in many watches, including the following popular references:

• 175
  • Patek Philippe Calatrava 3520
  • Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3577
• 177
  • Patek Philippe Calatrava 3520
  • Patek Philippe 7180 (skeleton)

See also

• Piguet 21, the ebauche

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Description: Hand-wound ultra-thin movement Functions: Hour/minute hands Data: 18,000 or 21,600 A/h 9 ligne (20.8 mm) wide, 1.77 mm high 18 jewels Geneva Seal or Patek Philippe Seal Production period: 1970's-present