Patek Philippe, the revered name in haute horlogerie, has wowed the world once again with its newest watches revealed at Watches & Wonders 2024. These new watches are set to change the world of luxury watches by mixing timeless styles with exciting new features. Let's take a closer look at these stunning watches that stand out for their elegance, accuracy, and style.
Presenting the Stars of Watches & Wonders 2024
With a history spanning over 180 years, Patek Philippe has consistently set the standard for excellence in watchmaking. This year was no exception.
When the doors opened at Watches & Wonders 2024, Patek Philippe showcased a stellar lineup of new releases that captured the essence of watchmaking artistry. Highlights included timepieces that honored the theme of exploration, a concept closely connected to what the brand stands for. Let’s take a closer look:
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The Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Ref 5980/60G
Kicking off our highlights, and perhaps our personal favorite or the one that has sparked the most curiosity among these new releases: The Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Ref 5980/60G.
This timepiece remains a sought-after model, now intriguingly paired with a denim-patterned calfskin strap instead of actual denim. Its opaline blue-grey dial complements the unique strap, fitting perfectly into the watch's white-gold case.
This model continues to redefine luxury sports watches, blending the Nautilus's iconic design with modern casual luxury since its first introduction in 2006. With its combination of a sophisticated flyback chronograph function and a playful strap design, this watch illustrates Patek Philippe's adaptability to contemporary trends while maintaining its esteemed tradition.
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The Calatrava Pilot Alarm Travel Time 5520RG
This is a unique watch that mixes rose and white gold in an eye-catching way, first introduced in 2019. This 42.2mm watch is powered by the Caliber AL 30-660 S C FUS and features a 24-hour alarm that sounds with a traditional gong, showcasing four patented innovations and displaying information like a digital watch despite its mechanical nature.
The case mainly shines in rose gold, highlighted by white gold details, and the grey sunburst dial showcases a blend of technical brilliance and aesthetic beauty. With its combination of dual time zone functionality, a date display linked to local time, and an alarm set via a display, this watch is both practical and stylish, perfect for travelers.
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The Aquanaut Travel Time 5164G
This white gold model adds a fresh touch to the series, blending practicality with style through a cool faded blue look. It's the newest member of the Aquanaut collection, replacing the discontinued Aquanaut 5164A and offering a contemporary choice for travelers alongside the rose gold version.
Its opaline blue-gray face, highlighted by shiny white-gold numbers and an embossed pattern, pairs seamlessly with a tough blue-gray composite band. The watch runs on the Caliber 26-330 S C FUS movement, which shows two time zones and day/night signs, making it perfect for travelers who want both style and practicality.
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The Aquanaut Travel Time 5269R
Patek Philippe evolves the concept of their 2021 quartz and gemstone-embellished Aquanaut Luce Travel Time, presenting a sleek rose gold Aquanaut Travel Time ref. 5269R without diamonds.
This is the latest, more compact member of the Aquanaut collection, featuring a 38.8mm case and powered by a quartz movement. Quartz is argued to be ideally suited for travel watches due to its precision and the slim profile it allows, making this rose gold watch an attractive choice for those on the move.
Patek Philippe ensures even their quartz movements are beautifully finished with traditional decorations such as perlage and Geneva stripes. This model sports an opaline blue-gray dial with an embossed Aquanaut pattern, rose gold numerals, and a matching blue-gray composite strap, offering a sophisticated option for travelers preferring a blend of luxury and functionality.
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The Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie 5268/461G
The Aquanaut 5268/461G mixes sporty style with luxury, featuring a white gold case decorated with 72 sapphire baguettes, 38 diamond baguettes, and 160 brilliant-cut diamonds. This watch stands out with its beautiful blue and white color play on the dial, offering a sparkling twist on the classic Aquanaut look. Its white gold clasp, also adorned with diamonds, adds a touch of sophistication.
Equipped with the Caliber 26-330 S automatic movement, this timepiece showcases Patek Philippe's expert craftsmanship and lavish jewelry setting, making it a perfect pick for those who love both high-quality watches and stunning gemwork.
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5330G World Time, Date
After its exclusive release in Japan in 2023, Patek Philippe introduced the 5330G to its general lineup, marking its first world-time watch featuring a date display. This model boasts a white gold case paired with a blue-gray opaline dial that features an intricate "carbon" pattern at its center.
Unique to this watch is the peripheral date ring, which works with a red-tipped hand, allowing the wearer to read the local date easily. Despite its denim-patterned calfskin strap raising eyebrows for some, the 5330G combines traditional Patek Philippe elegance with practical world time and date functions.
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Patek Philippe In-Line Perpetual Calendar 5236P
The 5236P-010 In-Line Perpetual Calendar debuts at Watches & Wonders 2024, showcasing a platinum case and an eye-catching salmon dial. This model updates the line introduced in 2021 with a unique calendar display that arranges the day, date, and month horizontally in a single window, a feature patented by Patek Philippe.
The dial also hosts a moon phase display, leap year, and day/night indicators, enhancing its vintage appeal with charcoal-gray white gold markers and hands. Powered by the ultra-thin Caliber 31-260 PS QL with a platinum mini-rotor, visible through the sapphire case back, this watch blends sophisticated mechanics with a classic aesthetic.
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5396G Annual Calendar
Celebrating innovation, the Patek Philippe Ref. 5396G Annual Calendar marks the evolution of an invention by Patek Philippe, showcasing a white gold case and a stunning blue-to-black gradient dial adorned with baguette diamond hour markers. This model continues the tradition of the annual calendar collection, offering a concise display of the day, date, and month through windows at the top, complemented by a moon phase dial and 24-hour indication, blending practicality with elegance. The self-winding Caliber 324 S QA LU 24H/303 movement ensures precision and reliability, with a power reserve of 35 to 45 hours. A shiny blue alligator strap with a fold-over clasp adds the finishing touch to this sophisticated timepiece, making it a coveted addition to any collection.
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The Patek Philippe Ref. 5738 1R Golden Ellipse
This year, the introduction of the Golden Ellipse in rose gold (ref. 5738/1R) at Watches & Wonders 2024 has captured attention, especially with its vintage-inspired chain bracelet crafted entirely in rose gold.
This masterpiece shines in the spotlight, drawing admiration for its classic mid-century elegance, minimalistic two-hand dial, and notably its elliptical case that pays homage to the Golden Ratio.
The sophisticated bracelet, a result of over 15 years of development, combines over 300 links with modern techniques and traditional craftsmanship, featuring a rose gold fold-over clasp that allows for easy adjustment. Set against the rose gold case and bracelet, the watch's ebony black dial stands out, accented by slender rose gold hands and indexes, encapsulating timeless style and precision with the self-winding Caliber 240 movement.
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5160/500R Perpetual Calendar with Retrograde Hand
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5160/500R marks the return of the Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Hand model, this time elegantly crafted in pink gold and paired with a silvery opaline dial, rejuvenating its legacy at Watches and Wonders 2024.
Showcasing the brand's dedication to traditional artistry, the case is meticulously engraved with patterns of volutes and foliage, reminiscent of a historic piece from the Patek Philippe Museum collection. This grand complication marvel combines a perpetual calendar with a retrograde date function, presented on a dial that mirrors the case's hand-engraved beauty, surrounded by blackened white gold Breguet numerals.
Encased in rose gold, and featuring a sapphire crystal back with a hinged dust cover, this timepiece is powered by the self-winding Caliber 26‑330 S QR movement, completing its allure with a brown alligator strap.
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Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Quartz Ref. 4910/1201R
Celebrating a quarter-century of the iconic Twenty~4 Quartz series, Patek Philippe introduces the Ref. 4910/1201R, a testament to timeless elegance, featuring a rose gold case adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds and a striking purple lacquer dial with embossed waves.
The anniversary edition enhances the collection's allure with its rectangular rose gold case, shining bright with two rows of diamonds framing the bezel, complementing the vibrant purple dial beneath.
This elegant timepiece stays true to the Twenty~4 lineage with its distinguished manchette bracelet, meticulously crafted in 18k rose gold, offering a seamless blend of luxury and precision with the Caliber E 15 quartz movement. A symbol of sophistication and feminine grace, this watch continues to captivate with its exquisite design and reliable functionality, secured with a rose gold fold-over clasp.
Patek Philippe's new watches at Watches & Wonders 2024 highlight the brand's ongoing dedication to top-notch quality, innovation, and classic style. With features that go beyond traditional watchmaking limits and designs that honor the brand's history, each watch is a unique piece of art.
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