When I saw the leaked Patek Philippe advertisement from Fortune magazine early last week, I wasn’t sure that Patek would be releasing such a watch. The new Patek Philippe Cubitus sums up all that is wrong with the watch industry and its growing pains. I’ve been a watch collector for 34 years and a marketer for 30 years. After I launched WCL in 2013, I never imagined what lies behind the watch industry and I’ve seen it all by now.
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Introducing: Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection. Three Square-Shaped Watches Spoofed off of the Nautilus.
This past Thursday, October 17th, 2024, Patek Philippe presented the first new collection in 25 years, a collection that surprisingly took four years to develop. Called by Patek Philippe: “A completely new interpretation of the elegant sporty style” but in reality a square-shaped spoofed line off of the Nautilus collection that should’ve been called a line extension or a Square Nautilus.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce ref. 5268/461G
A new high jewelry Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5268/461G combines its contemporary casual chic design and Haute Joaillerie in a new white gold Aquanaut Luce model. This new watch is cased in 18K white gold measuring 38.8 mm in diameter with a thickness of 9.1 mm. The rounded octagonal bezel is enhanced by a row of baguette-cut sapphires set in a subtle gradient running from light to dark blue.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Quartz ref. 5269R
Patek Philippe presents the new Aquanaut Travel Time Reference 5269 in a new, non-gem-set 18K rose gold version featuring a highly refined color as reference 5269R. The opaline blue-gray dial is echoed by an integrated strap in matching composite material, secured by a patented Patek Philippe fold-over clasp featuring four independent safety catches.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse on Bracelet ref. 5738/1R (Live Pics)
The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse stands as a timeless icon in watchmaking history. Launched in 1968 as reference 3548, the first Golden Ellipse was presented with a mesh bracelet very similar to the one that was released a few weeks ago at Watches & Wonders 2024. In 1978, reference 3548 was replaced by reference 3738 which was the longest-running Golden Ellipse reference for 30 years, and replaced in 2008 by the current reference 5738 —available in platinum, white gold, and rose gold.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Alarm Travel Time ref. 5520RG-001 (Live Pics)
First presented in 2019 only four years after the polarizing release of the Patek Philippe Travel Time ref. 5524G Pilot’s watch, Patek Philippe presents a new version of the Alarm Travel Time ref. 5520 that is now equipped with a two-tone case in 18K rose gold featuring four 18K white gold pusher tubes —the cap of the tubes are in 18K pink gold and the tubes are barely visible— and a sunburst gray dial.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe World Time Date ref. 5330G-001 (Live Pics)
Launched as a limited edition at the Patek Philippe grand exhibition ‘Watch Art’ held in Tokyo in June 2023, reference 5330 now enters the manufacture’s regular collection with the release of the new World Time Date ref. 5330G-001. It is distinguished by a patented world first: a date display synchronized with local time; that is, the time in the time zone selected at the 12 o’clock position on the city disk and indicated by the center hands.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time ref. 5164G-001 Blue-Gray (Live Pics)
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time ref. 5164 appears for the very first time in 18K white gold and features an opaline blue-gray dial with an Aquanaut embossed pattern. This refined shade is echoed on the blue-gray rubber strap with an 18K white gold fold-over clasp. The new Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time ref. 5164G-001 Blue-Gray dial is for sure the type of watch you need to see in person to fully appreciate it.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5980/60G 'Denim' Blue-Gray Dial (Live Pics)
The Patek Philippe Nautilus flyback chronograph ref. 5980 reappears now cloaked in 18K white gold and featuring an opaline blue-gray dial horizontally embossed. This refined shade is echoed on the blue-gray denim-patterned calfskin strap with a white gold Nautilus fold-over clasp. The watch is also delivered with an additional blue-gray composite material strap with a fabric pattern.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe In-Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P-010 Salmon Dial (Live Pics)
First presented in 2021, Patek Philippe introduced a new perpetual calendar with an innovative patented one-line display that displays the day, the date, and the month on a single line in an elongated aperture beneath 12 o'clock. Now, for Watches & Wonders 2024, Patek Philippe presents the 5236P with a salmon-colored dial. The first iteration of the Patek Philippe In-Line Perpetual Calendar ref. 5236P featured a gorgeous blue dial; however, here at WCL we have a soft spot for salmon dials.
From the Editor: Netflix's New Series 'The Gentlemen' Includes an Unforgettable Conversation About a Legendary Patek Philippe Reference 1518. This Series is a Must Watch.
Yesterday, I decided to binge-watch the new Netflix series ‘The Gentlemen’ and all I can say is that not only it is an incredibly well-produced show —engaging, with high production values, terrific cast, scenery, and very entertaining—, but the watch candy and watch-related conversations in it are also amazing. The U.K. series was produced and directed by Guy Ritchie with actress Kaya Scodelario as Miss Susie Glass and Theo James as Eddie Horniman revolves around an aristocrat in the U.K. who inherits the family estate, to then discover that it's home to an enormous weed empire and its proprietors aren't going anywhere.
Experience: Edmundo Dantes 'Exclusivo Mexico'. As Rare as Finding a NOS 5711/1R.
Named after ‘Edmond Dantés’ the main character in the novel ‘Le Comte de Monte-Cristo’ —The Count of Montecristo— by Alexandre Dumas, the Edmundo Dantes El Conde Belicoso —the belligerent Count— cigar is the last regional edition exclusive to Mexico that was released by Habanos S.A. at the end of 2016.
W&W 2023: Patek Philippe Calatrava 24-Hour Display Travel Time ref. 5224R (Live Pics)
Enriching its range of travel watches and complications for everyday use Patek Philippe has just released the new Calatrava Travel Time with a 24-hour display as reference 5224R. Equipped with a 42 mm rose gold case the new Patek Philippe Calatrava 24-Hour Display Travel Time ref. 5224R features a new distinctive way of showcasing two time zones with a military 24-hour time display on its dial.
W&W 2023: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph ref. 5905R Blue Dial (Live Pics)
Released in 2015, the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph ref. 5905 quickly became one of the hottest watches and a grail watch for many. Available in different metals including platinum, rose gold, and stainless steel, now for Watches & Wonders 2023, the Patek Philippe ref. 5905 comes with a new variation in 18K rose gold with a sunburst blue dial.
W&W 2023: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Annual Calendar ref. 5261R (Live Pics)
One of our favorite watches presented by Patek Philippe at Watches & Wonders 2023 is the new Aquanaut Luce ref. 5261R in 18K rose gold. Despite that, this new watch is an addition to the Luce ladies’ collection, its size and looks make it a perfect unisex watch that can be worn pretty much by anyone. Featuring a practical and easy-to-use Annual Calendar, its iconic design with a rounded octagonal shape is enhanced by the contrast between the polished and satin-brushed finishes and by the blue-gray dial with a matching rubber strap with Aquanaut pattern.
W&W 2023: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph ref. 5968R (Live Pictures)
A perfect addition to the Patek Philippe Aquanaut line is the new Aquanaut Chronograph ref. 5968R in 18K rose gold just released at Watches & Wonders 2023. Endowed with the calibre CH 28-520 C an automatic movement with flyback chronograph, Patek gives the Aquanaut an edgier look and feel.
W&W 2023: Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph ref. 5924G (Live Pictures)
Patek Philippe is introducing the first chronograph model in its Pilot watch collection. The new Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph ref. 5924G combines a chronograph, a Travel Time function and a date indication by hand coupled with local time. Equipped with a 42 mm case in 18K white gold, this new watch is available either with a Blue-Gray dial or a Lacquered Khaki dial.
From the Editor: Why I Think the Patek Philippe ref. 5270P-014 Lacquered Green Dial is an Absolute Grail
As we are five days away from Watches & Wonders 2023, I’d like to talk about one of the ultimate showstoppers at last year’s edition of Watches & Wonders. As I wonder what will Patek Philippe present this year, I can’t stop thinking about the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ref. 5270 in platinum with green lacquered dial. Without a doubt, the reference 5270P-014 is an absolute grail in my book and here’s why.
Rare Bird: Patek Philippe World Time ref. 5130R-020 Munich Edition
Every once in a while we run into rare, spectacular watches like this one. This rare bird is one of the most exclusive limited editions issued by Patek Philippe in the last years. Yes, we are talking about the Patek Philippe World Time ref. 5130R-020 Munich Edition. This fascinating watch, launched in 2014 to celebrate the Munich exhibition, was produced in limited quantities of 25 pieces in 18K white gold and 25 in 18K rose gold and only available for sale in Germany.
Introducing: Patek Philippe ref. 5373P-001 Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph Perpetual Calendar
Patek Philippe is extending the broad palette of its chronographs and grand complications with the addition of a new timepiece literally made for the right-hand wrists of left-handed collectors. With this goal in mind, the manufacture reinterpreted one of its most refined timepieces the ref. 5372 Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph.
