Savoir-Faire and Creativity : Patek Philippe’s New Models

Grand Complications

The self-winding Quadruple Complication Reference 5308 with minute-repeater, split-seconds chronograph and instantaneous perpetual calendar – of which a world-first platinum limited series was presented at the Watch Art Grand Exhibition Tokyo 2023 – makes its debut in Patek Philippe’s collection with a white gold version (above). This exceptional timepiece, featuring the new R CHR 27 PS QI caliber, is derived from Triple Complication Reference 5208, launched in 2011, with minute repeater, chronograph and instantaneous perpetual calendar. The addition of a particularly energy-consuming split-seconds mechanism represented a real challenge for engineers.

The R CHR 27 PS QI caliber (799 components) features improved barrel torque, a platinum mini-rotor increasing its winding power, as well as two patented innovations: an anti-backlash wheel that prevents chronograph friction at the clutch; along with an isolation system that eliminates the energy consumption of the split-seconds mechanism when it is stopped.

The instantaneous perpetual calendar – a veritable feat reserved for very rare timepieces – ensures that the disks pass in 30 milliseconds over the three day-date-month apertures arranged along an arc. The minute-repeater striking on two classic gongs offers the legendary sound quality of Patek Philippe chiming watches.

Complications

Patek Philippe reinterprets the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time in white gold with an elegant ivory lacquered dial and a khaki green composite-material strap with fabric motif.

At the heart of this original, elegant travel watch with an assertive personality beats the 26-330 S C FUS caliber, a self-winding movement distinguished by its easy-to-use Travel Time display system. The date indicated by hand at 6 o'clock automatically adjusts to the local time, whether forwards or backwards.

The two time-zone pushers feature a patented safety system designed to prevent accidental disruption of local time.

Twenty-4

The very first complication in the Twenty~4 collection and the first non-gemset round Twenty~4, this rose gold perpetual calendar is distinguished by its dial in an elegant sunburst olive green color that is both subtle and modern.

Beating at the heart of the entirely polished case is self-winding 240 Q caliber, an ultra-thin movement endowing the watch with an elegantly slim profile. The complete day-date-month calendar automatically takes into account the varying lengths of the months, including leap years. The rose gold bracelet features a patented fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches.

Calatrava

The quintessence of timeless elegance and a perfect emblem of Patek Philippe style, the Calatrava collection welcomes a new model in platinum, enhanced by the vintage touch of a sleek opaline rose-gilt dial.

The polished, understated case features a smooth, beveled bezel, satin-finished flanks and slender lugs offering a smooth transition with the shiny chocolate brown alligator leather strap.

The pace of time is set by manually wound 30-255 PS caliber, with a 65-hour power reserve and a stop-seconds function enabling time to be set to the exact second.

Cubitus

Patek Philippe reinvents “casual chic” style in a new Cubitus in a medium-sized rose gold model featuring a 40 mm diameter designed to suit all wrists. The resolutely modern design is enhanced by alternating vertical satin-brushed and polished finishes on the case and bracelet.

The dial with its horizontally embossed pattern appears in an elegant brown color enlivened by refined sunburst decoration. Self-winding 26-330 S C caliber is equipped with a central 21K gold rotor bearing the same horizontally embossed pattern as the dial – a distinctive feature of Cubitus models.

Nautilus

Patek Philippe unveils a new Haute Joaillerie model in white gold that artfully plays with gem cuts to enhance the iconic Nautilus design.

The rounded octagonal bezel is highlighted by a row of baguette-cut diamonds, while the dial is adorned with rows of brilliant-cut diamonds. The bracelet's central links are set with baguette-cut diamonds, while the main links feature regular rows of brilliant-cut diamonds.

The Haute Joaillerie version of this icon is powered by self-winding 26-330 S caliber with a stop-seconds function enabling time-setting to the exact second.

Patek Philippe is available at our 155 Regent Street showroom in London. Our team would be delighted to discuss these new pieces with you.