First released in 2014, the Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph ref. 5990 now appears cloaked in 18K rose gold and sporting a gorgeous blue dial. This amazing complication that features a chronograph with the Travel Time function that indicates the time in two different time zones at a single glance is fitted with the traditional Nautilus case now in rose gold measuring 40.5 mm in diameter. This new watch, combines two highly popular complications and features additional functions for enhanced everyday convenience. A new watch that for sure will give the Nautilus Chronograph 5980/1R a run for its money.
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Experience: Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 12 Years Rum. As Scarce as a Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5980R.
Just as scarce as a Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5980R is one of Cuba’s most legendary rums. Less popular outside Cuba than the well-known Havana Club —produced by the same state company Cubaron—, Ron Santiago de Cuba takes its name from its birthplace, Santiago de Cuba a.k.a the cradle of Cuban light rum. Established in 1862 and produced by Cubaron since 1960 when the revolutionary government nationalized the Bacardí and Matusalén factories.
From the Editor: The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990/1A is now a Highly Coveted Six-Figure Watch. How Much Higher will it Get?
The Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph ref. 5990/1A was released back in 2014 and since then it’s been one of my favorite Nautilus references. It brings the best in design and functionality by combining a Travel Time function that indicates the time in two different time zones with a 60-minute chronograph and a date indicator. With a retail price right under $60K at $59,140 USD, this is another one of those Pateks that has gone out of control in the secondary market.
From the Editor: Is the 'Sleeper' Patek Philippe 5960/1A the Next Big Thing?
The Patek Philippe reference 5960 was first released in 2006 in platinum and it instantly won acclaim as it was the brand’s first automatic in-house chronograph. Then in 2014, Patek released the 5960/1A in stainless steel with a silvered dial and everyone had mixed opinions about it —read our hands-on review here—, I personally felt it was a very well-balanced timepiece and a lot of watch for the money to be quite frank.
Experience: Nusr-Et Steakhouse. You Come to see #Saltbae's Patek and you Leave in Awe by his Food.
When you're a watch collector and a foodie, a visit to one of Nusret Gökçe's restaurants Nusr-Et Steakhouse is a must. Better know as #Saltbae, Nusret is one of Instagram's biggest hit stars with more than 33 million followers. However, what makes Nusret more interesting to us, is his fascination for watches, specifically Patek Philippe timepieces that we've spotted a dozen times on his wrist throughout his posts on the gram.
News: Patek Philippe Three New Twenty-4 Models
Continuing the renewal of its Twenty-4 collection, Patek Philippe presents three new expressions to epitomize timeless feminine elegance. The “manchette” or cuff-style models with quartz movements now include a new version in 18K rose gold with a chocolate brown sunburst dial and the Twenty-4 Automatic, in a round case, offers two new models, one in steel adorned with an olive green sunburst dial, the other in 18K rose gold, its dial gilded with a rose gold sunburst.
Experience: Patek Philippe ref. 5960/1A and a Macan GTS with Bordeaux Red Interior. A Match Made in Heaven.
Every once in a while, certain watches are the perfect match for a particular car. Depending on the color of their dials, straps, or colorful accents —in their overall design—, one can sometimes perfectly match a watch to the exterior and interior of a car. While it doesn’t happen often, we believe that the combination between a Patek Philippe ref. 5960/1A and a jet black metallic Porsche Macan GTS with Bordeaux red Interior, is a match made in heaven.
News: Phillips Watches to Sell All Four Series of the Patek Philippe ref. 2499 and an Elusive ref. 3974R
Following its most successful year ever, with a market-leading annual auction total of over US$133 million, Phillips Watches in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to announce five extraordinary Patek Philippe wristwatches for this year’s Spring auction season. The full set of Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph reference 2499 series comes from a prestigious single-owner collection that took almost 20 years of dedication to put together, will lead The Geneva Watch Auction XIII, including an ultra-rare 2nd series in pink gold.
Rare Bird: Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5065A 'Jumbo'. The History of the First Patek to be Fitted with a Rubber Strap. (Updated)
Released in 1997 as the first Patek Philippe to be fitted with a rubber strap, the Aquanaut 'Jumbo' ref. 5065A is one of the most iconic watches of the 1990s. While the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 'Jumbo' ref. 5065A is not the first luxury watch to be equipped with a natural rubber strap —as MDM Genève Hublot was the first one to do so in 1980—, the Aquanaut quickly gained momentum due to its case size, sporty appearance, and variety of sizes and movements that were offered at the time.
News: Presenting the Patek Philippe Grande Sonnerie ref. 6301P
Patek Philippe reasserts its sovereign mastery of the music of time and enriches its current collection with a wristwatch that combines a grande sonnerie, with a petite sonnerie and a minute repeater. Fully rooted in Geneva’s watchmaking tradition, Patek Philippe began to produce striking watches from the outset. In September 1839, four months after it was founded, the manufacture entered the first timepiece of this kind in its journal, a pocket watch with a repeater. In 1850, entries of pocket watches with a grande sonnerie appeared in the same journals.
News: Presenting the Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Tourbillon ref. 5303R
The reference 5303 Minute Repeater Tourbillon was first released in 2019 in a limited edition of 12 watches at the “Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019”. This particular reference showcases the first Patek Philippe minute repeater that presents the striking mechanism on the dial side with a clear view of the hammers and gongs. From the watch’s technical complexity in a minimal volume —that is, in the smallest possible height and diameter possible— to their elegance and their operability, these complications manifest craftsmanship that truly makes this model a precious work of art and love.
News: Presenting the Patek Philippe 5270 for the First Time in 18K Yellow Gold
As the heir of Patek Philippe’s grand 1941 classic the reference 1518, the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ref. 5270 was originally launched at Baselworld 2011 to replace the iconic Patek reference 5970. Some of the main differences between the ref. 5970 and the ref. 5270 includes a bigger case measuring 41 mm vs. 39 mm on the ref. 5970 and an in-house movement powering the ref. 5270 instead of the Lemania 2310-based CH27 calibre in the ref. 5970.
News: Presenting the Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 6007A-001 Limited Edition
It is a tradition at Patek Philippe to accompany key events in its corporate history with the launch of limited-edition commemorative watches. That is why a limited-edition watch celebrates the new Patek Philippe manufacture building that we brought you here yesterday. To celebrate the completion of its new production building in Plan-les-Ouates —outskirts of Geneva, Switzerland—, Patek Philippe created an exclusive Calatrava in stainless steel with a unique design.
News: Patek Philippe Completes its New Production Building in Geneva
Patek Philippe announces the completion of its new production building in Geneva and celebrates the occasion with the launch of the Calatrava reference 6007 in stainless steel in a 1,000-piece limited edition. The work that had started in 2015 of a new building on the outskirts of the city of Geneva has finally been completed. The highly modern architecture of this structure can unite all of the manufacture’s Genevan ateliers under one roof, a great advantage given the growing complexity of production operations.
Eye Candy: Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar ref. 5212A. Its Typography Based on the Handwriting of a Patek Employee.
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar ref. 5212A-001 with its 40 mm stainless steel case, its completely new automatic movement, and its gorgeous silvery opaline dial is one of the most unique Pateks out there, thanks to the hammer-shaped hand with a red hammerhead indicating the day of the week on a circular scale in the middle of the dial. A second hand of the same design delivers the number of the week and month readings on two concentric scales at the periphery of the dial.
Eye Candy: Patek Philippe ref. 5270G White Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ref. 5270 was originally launched at Baselworld 2011 to replace the iconic Patek reference 5970. Some of the main differences between the ref. 5970 and the ref. 5270 includes a bigger case measuring 41 mm vs. 39 mm on the ref. 5970 and an in-house movement powering the ref. 5270 instead of the Lemania 2310-based CH27 calibre in the ref. 5970. Additionally, there are some other changes on the dial of the ref. 5270G-018 when compared to its predecessor.
Eye Candy: Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar ref. 5740/1G-001. If Blue is your Thing.
The most awaited complication for the Patek Philippe Nautilus collection was for sure the new perpetual calendar ref. 5740 released at Baselworld 2018. With its perpetual calendar complication and a very unique combination of sporty and elegant vibes, the 40 mm case in 18K white gold of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar ref. 5740/1G-001 is simply perfectly sized and its blue dial absolutely stunning. Its blue dial is a true chameleon with its raised horizontal embossing and the sunburst blue color that graced the versions released on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus in 2016.
News: Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019. Six Limited Edition Watches Unveiled.
After 2012 in Dubai, 2013 in Munich, 2015 in London and 2017 in New York, Singapore has now been chosen by Patek Philippe as the venue for the fifth exhibition that offers in-depth insights into its universe and its creations. From Saturday, September 28 until Sunday, October 13, 2019, collectors, aficionados of watchmaking artistry and the general public can immerse themselves in the world of Patek Philippe as if they were personally visiting the historic salons on Rue du Rhône in Geneva, the manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, or the Patek Philippe Museum. It is a unique opportunity to cast a backstage glance at the last independent family-owned Genevan watchmaking company.Taking place during the Singapore Bicentennial year, the Grand Exhibition underlines the importance of Singapore and Southeast Asia for Patek Philippe.
Breaking News: Larry Pettinelli Departs Patek Philippe USA. Lisa Jones Promoted to President.
Something we didn’t think would ever happen was for Larry Petinelli to ever leave Patek Philippe USA after serving as President of Patek Philippe USA —The Henri Stern Watch Agency, Inc.— for more than a decade. Today, Patek Philippe USA announced the promotion of Lisa Jones to President of The Henri Stern Watch Agency, Inc—the exclusive American importer and distributor for Patek Philippe in the USA. Prior to joining Patek Philippe 15 years ago, Ms. Jones served as the Vice President and Marketing Director for Antiquorum during almost six years.
Eye Candy: Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 4978/400G Diamond Ribbon Joaillerie. Set with 770 Diamonds.
The Patek Philippe ref. 4978 Diamond Ribbon Joaillerie is now available in a new 18K white gold design with a slightly larger diameter, increased from 33.3 mm to 36.5 mm. As a result, the distinctive diamond embellishments orbiting the case like gymnasts’ twirling ribbons and the spiraling circles of graduated diamonds adorning the dial make an even greater impression. Beneath this radiant exterior beats the automatic calibre 240 enabling the watch to maintain its slim, elegant profile.
