Patek Philippe focuses on travel at Watches & Wonders 2024
Plus a new Golden Ellipse bracelet. Patek Philippe Grand Complication Alarm Travel Time
Patek Philippe, a giant in the world of timepieces, has released a 2024 collection that is truly dedicated to world timers, from a new alarm travel time watch to the first regular production version of a world time watch, equipped with a date display synchronized with local time. Now, we come to Take a look at the sportier offerings in the Nautilus and Aquanaut ranges. The biggest surprise for vintage lovers, though, may well be the return of the gold oval bracelet.
Calatrava Pilot Alert Travel Time 5520RG Offering an unconventional two-tone tone, the Rose Gold and White Gold Alarm Travel Time 5520RG is an impressive chiming watch that debuted in 2019. Powered by the Caliber AL 30-660 SC FUS movement, it offers an impressive blend of complications similar to that of a Patek Philippe. This 42.2mm watch features a 24-hour alarm that sounds like a classic gong (and holds four patents on top of that) and has enough aperture information to make this mechanical watch read more like a digital clock . The case is mostly rose gold, but also contrasts nicely with the white gold push tube. In addition, the gray sunburst dial is a masterpiece of technical complexity.
Calatrava Pilot Alarm Travel Time 5520RG Specifications move:
Movement: Caliber AL 30-660 SC FUS, automatic, max. 52 hours power reserve
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, second time zone, date combined with local time, 24-hour alarm with on/off indicator, alarm time in window, alarm day/night display
Case: rose and white gold, 42.2 x 11.6 mm, water-resistant to 30M
Dial: gray sunburst, charcoal gray white gold three-dimensional numerals with luminous coating
Strap: calfskin, vintage maroon, rose gold U-shaped prong buckle
Rare handmade retrograde perpetual calendar 5160/500R Officer's cases with straight lugs and hinged casebacks are a Patek Philippe replica swiss watches online specialty, and this latest example showcases the brand's many skills. Based on the 2016 white gold version, it was inspired by an item from the Patek Philippe Museum’s collection. This luxurious hand-engraved case is accented with leaves and volutes that make the rose gold look even richer. This model does have a movement upgrade over the platinum version (now discontinued); the 26-330 S QR offers various quality-of-life improvements that are welcome in a perpetual calendar.
Rare handmade retrograde perpetual calendar 5160/500R specifications move:
Movement: Caliber 26-330 S QR, automatic winding, maximum power reserve 45 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, perpetual calendar with retrograde date hand, window showing day of the week, month and leap year, moon phase
Case: rose gold, 38 x 11.81mm, waterproof depth 30M
Dial: Silver opal, hand-engraved center, black white gold applied Breguet numerals
Strap: alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched, bronze, hand-engraved rose gold folding clasp
Plug-in perpetual calendar 5236P Another evolution released in 2021 is the 5236P, a stunning in-line perpetual calendar watch with a salmon-colored adjacent rose gold-plated dial and a 3448-style case (a model introduced by Patek Philippe in 1962 ’s first QP) is a perfect match. While the original version was a dark (and quite modern) gradient blue, the 5236P's more nostalgic warm tones are perfect. What hasn’t changed is the movement, a slender 31-260 PS QL, equipped with a cleverly designed module that allows the push-button calendar display to be read in neat lines. The 41.3mm case is relatively thin at 11.07mm and made of platinum.
Plug-in Perpetual Calendar 5236P Specifications Movement: Caliber 31-260 PS QL, automatic, max. 48 hours power reserve
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, in-line perpetual calendar, leap year and aperture day/night indication, moon phases
Case: Platinum, 41.3 x 11.07 mm, water-resistant to 30M
Dial: Opal rose gold-plated, charcoal white gold applied faceted baton hour markers
Strap: alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny chocolate brown, platinum buckle
World Time and Date 5330G We got our first look at Patek Philippe’s Caliber 240 HU C, a world timer with a local date function that debuted at the Tokyo Grand Exhibition. Now, it's available - maybe not for everyone, but at least it's a regular catalog addition. Here we see a blue-gray dial and a denim-look leather strap, which seems to be the brand's theme this year (see below). It also has the brand’s “carbon” patterned dial and white gold stepped lug case. It’s a fun mix of old world charm and modern style that fits the brand perfectly. It's not every day that we get a truly new reference, so that's something to celebrate. replica Richard Mille watches
World Time and Date 5330G Specifications Movement: Caliber 240 HU C, automatic, max. 48 hours power reserve
Functions: hours, minutes, world time, date
Case: White gold, 40 x 11.57 mm, water-resistant to 30M
Dial: Opalescent blue-gray with "Carbon" pattern, white gold applied faceted baton hour-markers
Strap: calfskin, hand-stitched, denim pattern, blue-grey, white gold buckle
Annual Calendar Moon Phase 5396G This new platinum version of the annual calendar moon phase watch abandons the blue-gray dial and adopts a deeper gradient blue, joining the ranks of the rose gold version. You need to look more closely at the 5396G to spot another standout feature on the dial – the rectangular hour markers. This is an elegant feature that is the perfect addition to an already elegant watch. It’s worth noting that the movement here, the Caliber 26-330 S QA LU 24H, is an upgrade from the previous version, with the addition of stop seconds and other improvements, apparently focused on the winding mechanism. For those who don't know, an annual calendar is somewhere between a full calendar and a perpetual calendar in that it only needs to be adjusted once a year, at the end of February.
Annual Calendar Moon Phase 5396G Specifications Movement: 26-330 S QA LU 24H movement, automatic winding, maximum power reserve 45 hours
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day of the week, date and month window, moon phase, 24-hour display
Case: White gold, 38.5 x 11.2 mm, water-resistant to 30M
Dial: sunburst blue, black gradient edge, baguette-cut diamond hour markers (0.26 ct)
Strap: alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny navy blue, white gold buckle
Golden oval reference number 5738/1R The fashionable 1970s Golden Ellipse has grown in popularity in recent years, and while it has never left Patek Philippe's catalog, it's great to see this most elegant of the brand's collections getting a substantial update, and the return of a proper OTT bracelet is sure to come. is an update. The link bracelet of this new Ref. 5738/1R consists of 363 components, of which more than 300 links are installed by hand. It’s difficult to overstate the ubiquity of this bracelet in contemporary watchmaking, and it looks set to be one of the best in its category. On top of that, the case is only 5.9mm thick, making it the thinnest best replica watches review in the catalogue. Rose gold and sunburst ebony details make it a connoisseur's choice.
Golden oval reference number 5738/1R specifications Movement: Caliber 240, ultra-thin, self-winding, 48 hours power reserve
Function: hours, minutes
Case: rose gold, 34.5 x 39.5 mm, 5.9 mm thick, water-resistant to 30M
Dial: sunburst ebony black, rose gold baton hour markers
Strap: rose gold bracelet
Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Ref 5980/60G While the craze surrounding the Nautilus has died down somewhat over the past few years, it remains an incredibly desirable model, and the Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Ref 5980/60G is no exception, even considering the surprising Denim strap. However, it is not a real denim strap, but a calf leather with a denim pattern, which is very versatile. The creamy blue-gray dial matches the denim aesthetic of this white gold watch. Of course, the Nautilus defined luxury sports watches, and this latest Flyback Chrono watch (first launched in 2006) is a great example of how Patek Philippe is keeping up with the shift in the definition of casual luxury.
Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Ref 5980/60G Specifications Movement: CH 28-520 C/522 movement, automatic, max. 55 hours power reserve
Functions: hours, minutes, date, flyback chronograph
Case: White gold, 40.5 x 12.2 mm, water-resistant to 30M
Dial: Milky blue-gray, horizontal relief, white gold baton hour markers, white luminous coating
Strap: Calfskin, hand-stitched, denim pattern, blue-grey, additional composite material, textile pattern, blue-grey
Aquanaut Travel Time 5164G Keeping with the faded blue theme, the white gold Aquanaut Travel Time 5164G is a smart brand refresh of one of the best travel watches in the industry, offering a unique look and ease of use. It is also the latest in the growing Aquanaut series, filling the gap left by the 5164A. This casual travel watch joins the rose gold model 5164R-001, while the fan-favorite steel model 5164A-001 disappears from the catalog. replica Audemars Piguet Watches
Aquanaut Travel Time 5164G Specifications Movement: 26-330 SC FUS movement, self-winding movement, maximum running distance 45 hours power reserve
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, day/night indicator for second time zone, local time and home time
Case: White gold, 40.8 x 10.2 mm, water-resistant to 30M
Dial: Opalescent blue-grey, embossed Aquanaut pattern, white gold applied numerals, white luminous coating
Strap: Composite material, blue-grey, patented white gold folding clasp
Aquanaut Travel Time 5269R One of the newest additions to the Aquanaut range is the smaller 38.8mm travel time, powered by a quartz movement. You can make a convincing argument for quartz as the perfect movement type for a dedicated travel watch, and its ease of use, combined with the slim profile of this rose gold watch, makes it an even more attractive offering. Yes, in case you were wondering, Patek Philippe does finish their quartz movements, at least with perlage and Côtes de Genève stripes.
Aquanaut Travel Time 5269R Specifications Movement: E 23-250 S FUS 24H movement, quartz
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, second time zone, day/night indication
Case: rose gold, 38.8 x 8.77 mm
Dial: Opal blue-grey, embossed Aquanaut pattern, rose gold applied numerals
Strap: Composite material, blue-grey, patented rose gold folding clasp
Aquanaut Luce High Jewelry 5268/461G If you like sport watches and a lot of rock, we've saved the best watches that are built to last. This Aquanaut fine jewelry features 72 baguette-cut sapphires, 38 baguette-cut diamonds and 160 brilliant-cut diamonds, all set in a white gold case. It’s an absolutely stunning effect, with the alternation of blue and white giving the Aquanaut dial design a radiant effect. The patented white gold folding clasp even has a few diamonds on it. replica Zenith Defy Extreme Diver
Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie 5268/461G Specifications Movement: Caliber 26-330 S, automatic, max. 45 hours power reserve
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
Case: White gold, 38.8 x 9.1 mm, water-resistant to 30M
Dial: paved with baguette-cut diamonds and sapphires, baguette-cut sapphire hour markers, hour ring set with diamonds (snowflake setting)
Strap: Composite material, dark blue, patented diamond-set white gold folding clasp
