Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5168G

On the occasion of the Baselworld 2019, Patek Philippe unveils a watch of exceptional mechanics – the Calatrava Weekly Calendar. With this new complicated wristwatch, the famous Swiss watchmaker introduces a new function for calendar watches – the weekly calendar that displays the day of the week as well as the week number. The new creation is also equipped with a brand new automatic base caliber. The practical new watch is crafted from stainless steel and fitted out with a silvery opaline dial. The watch face reveals an unusual layout with...

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...

At BaselWorld 2018, Patek Philippe introduced a special new version of its cult Golden Ellipse model, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the special occasion, Patek Philippe created a limited edition series of 100 anniversary sets, each consisting of a limited edition platinum model and matching cufflinks. In addition, the famous Swiss watchmaker extends the collection with a new (non-limited) Golden Ellipse Jumbo in rose gold with a black dial. Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 50th anniversary model 5738/50P-001 Patek Phil...

As mentioned in one of our previous articles, Patek Philippe’s in-house caliber 240 movement celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, and showcase the amazing versatility of the movement, the Maison has released a number of the most interesting new watches powered by this outstanding mechanical movement. In addition to the Calatrava Squelette, the house of Patek Philippe introduces the Ref. 4899 Haute Joaillerie wristwatch, an adorably feminine timepiece powered by the ultra-thin self-winding caliber 240 movement. Thi...

In 2017, the house of Patek Philippe celebrates two important anniversaries. Its Aquanaut collection is celebrating its 20th birthday with an anniversary model, while the ultra-thin self-winding caliber 240 movement celebrates its 40th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, the manufacture Patek Philippe is presenting several new models that showcase the movement’s versatility. The most interesting of all is the new Calatrava "Squelette" Ref. 5180/1R in 18K rose gold 5N, in which the iconic self-winding caliber 240 was dramatically skeleto...

The legendary Nautilus made its debut in 1976. This timelessly contemporary model, designed in close collaboration with Gérald Genta, one of the most renowned watch designers of the past century, will be remembered as the first sports watch in the long history of Patek Philippe manufacture. The Nautilus caused something like a small revolution in watchmaking. It was a completely unusual timepiece, one unlike any seen in the industry for that matter. While most of the watches of the era were slender timepieces made of gold, Nautilus boasted a vo...

In addition to the World Time Chronograph Ref. 5930, which pairs two popular complications in one watch, and the Annual Calendar Ref. 5396, Patek Philippe introduces the Calatrava "Timeless White" Ref. 7122 – a mechanical timepiece designed for ladies. In its latest iteration, the famous Calatrava model has been subtly reworked, paired with a bright white dial, and graced with diamonds. The timelessly elegant Calatrava is now offered in a modern, all-white edition, with a highly innovative design, but in an eternally beautiful way. The Ti...

The new Annual Calendar Ref. 5396 is a special sequel to the highly successful series that began in Basel in 1996 with the Ref. 5035. The same reference was voted Watch of the Year only a couple of months after its debut at BaselWorld. Since 1996, the Annual Calendar has been rendered in 21 different versions, including jewelry editions aimed at the ladies. The new Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Ref. 5396 is the 22nd model in the Annual Calendar range. Annual Calendar complication elegantly bridges the gap between a simple calendar and the p...

This extraordinary model combines Patek Philippe’s patented World Time mechanism with a proprietary self-winding chronograph movement. This rare combination of two of Patek Philippe’s specialties is aimed at true collectors and aficionados, who will most certainly appreciate it. So far, the union of the world time complication and a chronograph has appeared only in a single Patek from the 1940’s. Until today, the only Patek Philippe World Time Chronograph is a one-of-a-kind wristwatch No. 862 442, from 1940. This historical timepiece now res...

The 175-year-old manufacture honors its anniversary in a spectacular way, by issuing a series of special watches, ranging from simpler Multi-Scale Chronographs and World Time Moon models, to the Chimming Jump Hour and the most complex Grand Complication Grandmaster Chime, a timepiece endowed with no less than 20 different complications. The Grand Complication Grandmaster Chime reference 5175, is a 2.5 million CHF timepiece, available in only six exemplars worldwide. The Grandmaster Chime is the first double-face wristwatch ever created by Patek...