the movement and then inspect, clean, and lubri-
cate all the individual parts prior to reassembly. All
functions of the watch will also be tested in detail
and the escapement regulated if necessary. Finally,
its rate accuracy will be monitored and precision-
adjusted for a further period of at least two weeks.
The case and the buckle will be polished as per your
instructions and your watch will be returned to you
in mint condition. The entire process will take sev-
eral weeks because each watch must undergo a com-
plete series of tests to fulfill the strict quality criteria
of Patek Philippe.
If you have any questions regarding the mainte-
nance of your watch, contact the Authorized Patek
Philippe Retailer nearest you or our International
Customer Service department in Geneva, or visit
www.patek.com.
WINDING
When it is on your wrist, your watch is wound au-
tomatically by your arm movements. When fully
wound and off the wrist, you watch has a power
reserve of at least 38 hours. If your watch stopped
because you set it aside for an extended period
of time, you can wind it manually with about 10
turns of the crown.
We advise you to wind the watch before you put
it on. This way, you can avoid lateral pressure
on the winding stem which, in the course of the
years, could damage the stem tube.
The same applies to handsetting. Please use your
fingernails to pull the crown out and turn it gently
between two fingertips.
BOX WITH WATCH WINDER
Your reference 5213 is delivered in a box with a
built-in winder. Keep your watch in this box if
you do not intend to wear it for a longer period
of time. Thanks to the built-in winder, the watch
will remain wound and the hands do not need to
be set when you decide to wear it again. Within 24
hours, you watch is in motion for 8 hours and then
stationary for 16 hours.
PATEK PHILIPPE SEAL
The Patek Philippe Seal is a global emblem of quality
that applies to the completed and fully cased watch.
It covers the movement, the case, the dial, the hands,
the pushers, the straps and bracelets, the clasps, as
well as all other components that contribute to the
accuracy and aesthetic appeal of a watch. It takes
technical, functional, and design-related aspects into
account and also covers the visual appearance of the
watch, its rate accuracy and dependability, as well
as the quality of the customer service to which its
owner is entitled. It encompasses the entire know-
how and the unique facets that govern the develop-
ment, production, and long-term maintenance of an
exceptional timepiece.