
In 1997, Patek Philippe introduced the Aquanaut collection, a contemporary range of sporty, utterly chic timepieces distinguished by their round octagon cases, inspired by that of the Nautilus. In 2018, the range has evolved to include its first chronograph, a complication that perfectly fits into this fresh and dynamic collection aimed at young watch connoisseurs.
The bold new Aquanaut attracts attention with its unique colorful design. Crafted from stainless steel, the new reference 5968A-001 features bright orange chronograph displays set against the rich black dial with the recognizable Aquanaut pattern. The pushers have been harmoniously integrated on both sides of the crown protector, while the 60-minute counter at 6 o'clock adopts the distinctive contours of the octagonal bezel. The final touch on this highly legible, neat dial are applied Arabic numerals in white gold and the baton-type hands – both with luminous coatings.
But, don’t be fooled by the casual look of the young new Patek. This sporty new timepiece is actually endowed with a “serious” self-winding caliber, the same one used in the 5980 Nautilus. Powered by the Patek’s in-house Calibre CH 28-520, the new Aquanaut Chronograph features a single sub-dial for the 60-minute counters.
The movement combines classic column-wheel control with the modern vertical disc clutch, which prevents hand bounce and rebound when starting a chronograph. Because the clutch is completely friction-free, the sweep chronograph hand can also be used as a continuously running seconds hand, so there is no need to include a seconds subdial. While there is no 12-hour sub-dial, as well, a date window appears at 3 o’clock position.
The Aquanaut ref 5968A-001 features a rugged 42.2mm wide case with a screw down crown, water resistant to 120 meters. The watch is mounted on the composite strap embossed with the same pattern as the dial. The Tropical strap is made of a new composite material ultra-resistant to wear, salt water and UV radiation. The watch is delivered with two different straps: a standard black and an orange strap.
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968A is priced at 38,600 CHF. More information at patek.com.
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