"But while perpetual calendars - which take into account leap years and only need manual adjustment perhaps once a century - can be prohibitively expensive and annual calendars - which only need manual adjustment at the end of February - likewise aren't for the faint of wallet, so-called "triple-calendars" (also called "full" or "complete" calendars) can offer an entry point into the world of complicated calendar watches without depleting one's brokerage account."
"But with the availability of third-party Japanese movements that include the requisite displays for day, month and date, we may be on the cusp of a resurgence in more affordable fare. Maen, a Swedish brand, offers an excellent and somewhat unusual complete calendar that uses a Miyota movement for less than $1,000, while Montblanc has one in its catalog for $5,000 that uses a Swiss-made ETA base."
Calendar watches display multiple indications such as day, month, date and moon phase through mechanical apertures, registers and windows driven by springs and gears. Perpetual calendars account for leap years and need minimal manual adjustment, while annual calendars require adjustment only at February's end and can still be costly. Triple-calendar or complete-calendar watches present a more accessible complication that still delivers substantial functionality. Luxury brands pair complete calendars with chronographs for added utility, and the availability of third-party Japanese movements is enabling more affordable complete-calendar models from brands both small and established.
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