Patek Philippe

2022 - 10 - 19

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Patek Philippe's new Nautilus watch finally surfaces (Financial Times)

The source of much horological hype, the 5811 timepiece has some very subtle modifications — and one bigger change.

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New Patek Philippe Nautilus Models Released in Much-Coveted ... (Bloomberg)

The beloved Ref. 5711A isn't coming back, but among the many new watches announced today, there are three variations on the Nautilus theme.

[has said he was tired of the hype ](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/fashion/watches-patek-philippe-nautilus-ref-5711-thierry-stern.html)surrounding a single steel watch when the brand has 150 watches, many with impressive complications and métiers d’art. 5711A, a steel watch with a blue dial in the Nautilus collection, became a cult icon. Today, Patek Philippe unveiled the horological equivalent of an October surprise by releasing eight significant new timepieces.

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Introducing: A Steel Nautilus With A Blue Dial! The Travel Time ... (HODINKEE)

Introducing A Steel Nautilus With A Blue Dial! The Travel Time Chronograph 5990/1A Returns, Plus The Other Patek Newness. Including a rose gold 5712 and ...

Date coupled with local time by hand (5990/1A), hours, minutes, seconds, date (7118/1300R-001), hours, minutes, small seconds, moonphase, date, power reserve indicator (5712/1R-001) Day/night indication for local time and home time in apertures. Moving on to the 5712/1R-001, I can't say that I have a whole lot more to say than "ROSE GOLD!" But maybe that starts here, maybe this 7118 is the Nautilus to turn things around for me. The 7118 reference range is something of a breeding ground for bling, but I find this to be a really tastefully done timepiece with a color gradation that compliments the rose gold. It's a souped-up version of that watch with the complication trifecta of dual-time, chronograph, and analog date. With the bezel on this one, you get a two-color gradation with cognac-colored stones at 12 and six o'clock, and champagne-colored stones at nine and three o'clock. And even with all those diamonds, this 7118 also carries a retail price tag of $82,796, like the ref. Again, this is a riff on a recognizable model in new precious metal form and new dial coloration, and it will retail for $82,796. Next in the line of newness is a big chunk of integrated solid rose gold known as the 40mm Nautilus ref. In all, there's really not a whole lot of difference between the outgoing steel 5990 and the incoming model aside from the dial color, which Patek describes as having a "radiant sunburst finish and a subtle black gradation to the periphery." And then it disappeared, vanishing like Marty McFly's hand in the middle of Earth Angel.

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Patek Philippe's Nautilus Turns to White Gold (The New York Times)

The Nautilus Ref. 5811 boasts an 18-karat white gold case and bracelet. The change of metal upended nearly 50 years of watchmaking tradition at Patek Philippe, ...

“But don’t blame me — blame the retailers.” “ [The shops are empty.](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/22/fashion/watches-waiting-lists-zenith-rolex.html) The business is coming back. I need to preserve Patek Philippe, and to sell gold is part of the preservation of the brand.” The trophy watch phenomenon seemed to culminate last December, when Patek Philippe debuted a Ref. 5811 — in a 41-millimeter case (earlier Nautiluses were 40 millimeters) and with a blue sunburst dial that fades to black around the edge — is priced at 59,000 Swiss francs and, in the United States, $69,785. I don’t want to jeopardize the quality of my watches. Introduced in 2006 and [discontinued in 2021](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/fashion/watches-patek-philippe-nautilus-ref-5711-thierry-stern.html), the 5711 still resells for nearly three times its $33,710 retail value, down from a high of $180,000 earlier this year. [one of the world’s most sought-after wristwatches](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/20/fashion/watches-patek-philippe-nautilus.html). The original steel Nautilus, introduced in 1976 as Ref. So he decided to take the new Ref. The white gold Ref. And though people unfamiliar with the brand might be hard-pressed to distinguish the model from its predecessor, the new Nautilus boasts one key difference: a luxurious 18-karat white gold case and bracelet.

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Introducing: Watch Out, 'Rainbow' Daytona – Patek Philippe Drops A ... (HODINKEE)

It's International Patek Philippe day! · Like, for instance, this gem of a chronograph. · I present to you the Aquanaut Luce "Rainbow" chronograph Ref. 7968/300R- ...

Spread the word: Women want more complications! It'd be nice to have at least the option of a 36, 34, or 31mm case. 7968/300R-001 is also a win for Team Complication – a group of women who have yet to officially band together and print namesake T-shirts, but who are aligned in calling on watchmakers to produce real mechanical movements with real complications for their female customers. I think we have ourselves a genuine contender in the heavyweight lineup. I want to bask in the rainbow glow. The case measures 39.9 mm, which maybe is needed because of the gems – the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned. The dial is mother-of-pearl engraved with the Aquanaut motif and features Applied Arabic numerals in 18k rose gold and applied hour markers also in 18k rose gold with rainbow baguette sapphires. The inner row consists of 40 flawless rare white Top Wesselton diamonds (2.05 ct) while the outer row is set with 40 sapphires in the colors of the rainbow (2.31 ct). Since 2012, Rainbow Daytonas have achieved cult status in collector circles and have thus had a ripple effect on the gem-set watch market. A rainbow, a unicorn, a rare Pokemon…whatever this piece becomes in watch world parlance, it's covered in 50 baguette diamonds and 52 colored sapphires. Loading... And some of the releases aren't the least bit old-school.

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Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 Watch Debuts As The White Gold ... (aBlogtoWatch)

While future models will come in other precious metals, as well as steel, the Nautilus 5811 comes out with a lovely (and classic) blue dial and 18k white gold ...

My suspicion is that additional gold models will be available in 2023 but that a steel version of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 will not be available until 2024 or later. Price for the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 reference 5811/1G-001 in 18k white gold is $69,785 USD. To honor the nearly 50-year-old Nautilus’ latest model, the 5811, Patek Philippe went a predictable but tasteful route by making it in white gold with a blue dial similar to that of the first watches. Patek Philippe says that the main part of the case is now two parts, and more in line visually with the original Gerald Genta-designed Nautilus watches from the 1970s. The implication is probably that the crown stem system is more robust, and also fluid in its motion. This is going to sound a lot like when Rolex updates a classic like the Submariner.

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Patek Philippe unveils new white gold Nautilus 5811 and rare left ... (The Business Times)

Patek Philippe has souped up its iconic Nautilus with the new Ref 5811. A direct successor of the discontinued 5711, the sports diver has been given an ...

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Patek Philippe Officially Retires Famed Ref. 5711 Nautilus, Unveils ... (Forbes)

Patek Philippe replaces (officially) the Reference 5711 Nautilus with the all-new white gold, nearly $60000 Reference 5811 Nautilus watch.

The metal material – noble white gold – is a Patek Philippe staple. The dial color – blue – is a safe choice. 5811/1G is powered by the in-house-made self-winding Caliber 26-330 S C movement that consists of 212 parts, each finely finished to Patek Philippe’s exacting standards. The newest watch, which is water resistant to 120 meters, is slightly larger than its 40mm Ref. The hour markers and baton hands are filled with a white luminescent coating that glows bluish/green in the dark for vibrant, and somewhat unexpected, appeal. Then it unveiled, in cooperation with Tiffany, a version with a Tiffany Blue dial.

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Introducing: It's Back, In White Gold: The New Patek Philippe ... (HODINKEE)

Everyone's been wondering what would replace the infamous 5711, which may be the definitive steel sports watch Now we know. It's a precious metal for a precious ...

3711G](https://www.hodinkee.com/admin/articles/11465/As%20for%20the%20new%20two-part%20case%20construction:%20it's%20certainly%20something%20Patek%20didn't%20have%20to%20do,%20which%20makes%20me%20love%20it%20even%20more.%20) – a white gold Jumbo – that was produced for only two years (this was the last white gold Nautilus to feature a bracelet; the 5711G never came on a bracelet). Nowadays, the 3711G is a bit of a collector's item, something of a "pre-series" to the 5711 (stay tuned tomorrow for more on collecting the 5711). But if you expected anything else, well, maybe you're the crazy one. Is it anything crazy from Patek? Ever since Patek Philippe discontinued the 5711 last year, we've all engaged in some playful conjecture about what might be next. Like the 5711, the 5811/1G is water-resistant to 120 meters. The movement inside the new white gold 5811/1G is the Patek caliber 26-330 S C, the same that came inside the last version of the 5711, from 2019 until 2021. Patek now says it's solved this problem with a new system that enables the winding stem to be pulled out from the dial side. In the old days of the 3700, this was solved via a "split stem" approach that allowed the winding stem to, well, split apart from the rest of the watch so that the entire movement could then be lifted out of the watch's front side. But those who appreciate what made the original Nautilus "Jumbo" ref. Loading... Here it is: The new Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 5811/1G-001.

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In-Depth: Wait, What? Patek Philippe Just Released A Destro Split ... (HODINKEE)

In-Depth Wait, What? Patek Philippe Just Released A Destro Split-Seconds Perpetual Calendar (With Hands In Fire-Engine Red). Calling all lefties: This is not a ...

Delivered with a correction stylus in ebony and 18k white gold and on a black calfskin strap with red stitching and platinum fold-over clasp. Pusher in the crown at nine o'clock starts, stops, and resets the chronograph. Power reserve is between a minimum of 38 hours and a maximum of 48 hours (with the chronograph uncoupled). 5372P-001 and 5372P-010; both models have been retired from the collection." Its architecture dates back to 2005, when Patek Philippe introduced its first-ever in-house chronograph movement in the CHR 27-525 PS, which set the record for the world's thinnest column-wheel-controlled split-seconds chronograph movement. The two watches share a similar suite of functions and even have the same movement inside: the CHR 27-525 PS Q. But that oddball – and to my dextral-focused eyes, uncomfortable – orientation is about all they share in common. If Patek ever needed a proof of concept that a sinistral split-seconds chronograph could find an audience of collectors, it's right there. The Italian word for "right," In other words, the movement has been reversed so that the crown and chronograph pushers now reside on the nine o'clock left side of the case instead of their traditional placement on the right side around three o'clock. It's a potent mechanical combination highlighted even further by its punchy dial design that to my mind bears an ever-so-slight resemblance to a small number of unique pieces (see: Loading...

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Patek Philippe - Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph - Trends ... (WorldTempus)

Patek Philippe has extended its feminine line, presenting the first model with a chronograph movement for its contemporary casual chic Aquanaut Luce ...

The patented Patek Philippe fold-over clasp is adorned with ten baguette diamonds (0.36 ct). The medley of colors continues on the mother-of-pearl dial engraved with the typical Aquanaut motif. In turn, the new Aquanaut Luce is the first Patek Philippe ladies’ wristwatch with a self-winding chronograph movement – an ideal companion for this sporty elegant and casual timepiece. The outer one, slightly angled, sports 40 sapphires in the colors of the rainbow (2.31 ct). Now, Patek Philippe is taking a step further and launching a second additional function in the Aquanaut Luce collection: a chronograph. 7968/300R-001 Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” chronograph is equipped with the self-winding caliber CH 28-520, a vertical disc clutch, and a large 60-minute counter at 6 o'clock Thanks to this modern clutch that operates with minimal wear and without affecting precision and power reserve, the sweep chronograph hand can also be used as a constantly running seconds hand.

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Patek Philippe unveils a white gold successor to the legendary ... (CNA Luxury)

The new Nautilus 5811 joins a lineup of seven other new references from the Swiss watchmaker.

The new self-winding Ref 5935A-001 World Time flyback chronograph is the very first stainless steel version of a cult model, its dial reworked for a rose gilt hue. The Ref 5712/1R-001 features small seconds, date, moon phase and power-reserve indicator and sports a sunburst brown dial with black-gradient rim. The Aquanaut Luce women’s collection gets a chronograph for the first time. For one, the new watch comes in white gold with a case that measures 41mm, a millimetre wider than the 5711 and features a sunburst blue dial with black-gradient rim. The Ref 7118/1300R-001 features a bezel set with baguette-cut spessartites arranged in a colour gradient ranging from champagne to cognac tones. But watch enthusiasts have been waiting with eager anticipation for the real heir to the Nautilus throne.

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The Patek Philippe Nautilus is back – with a white gold and gem-set ... (British GQ)

Patek Philippe hits us with a complete line up of eight new watches we didn't know we needed.

We're all about [incremental changes](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/article/swiss-watch-trends-2022) – plus, a [grail](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/article/best-grail-watches-for-art-lovers) is a grail. The hold-your-breath debut of the replacement of the new Patek Philippe Nautilus is ref.5811/1G. We grieved with them, and though we did whip up a story on [some pretty damn good alternatives](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/article/patek-philippe-nautilus-best-affordable-alternatives), we still missed the real deal. [Rolex Submariner](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/article/rolex-submariner-watch-2020) in 2020, there is a one-millimetre difference in size, and the movement inside remains the same. A new chapter begins in one of the watch world's most enduring love stories. This week, Patek Philippe rather stealthily unveiled eight new watches, or as they put it: ‘eight debuts that showcase the manufacture's fields of excellence.’ Emphasis on ‘fields’ (plural), because everything Patek does is rarely ever remotely questionable – except maybe retiring an icon?

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Patek Philippe Unveils Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph ... (aBlogtoWatch)

Surprisingly, what may potentially be the most striking release of the group is ostensibly a women's watch, delivering the first-ever Patek Philippe automatic ...

MSRP for the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph stands at $212,904 USD as of press time. The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph is available now through authorized dealers. Patek Philippe touts the Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph as its first-ever ladies’ automatic chronograph, and the powerplant behind this achievement is the brand’s manufacture Caliber CH 28-520 vertical clutch automatic chronograph movement. Although the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph breaks barriers as the brand’s first-ever automatic chronograph marketed to women, its versatile sizing, spectacular presentation, and fan-favorite design should give it a broad appeal among men as well. At 39.9mm-wide, the 18k rose gold case of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph should offer attractively wearable proportions for both men and women, particularly when paired with the Aquanaut line’s squarish case geometry. The new Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph should deliver broad crossover appeal, however, with a wild rainbow gem-set execution and midsize proportions that should make it a standout on a variety of wrists.

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Buying, Selling, & Collecting: A Collector's Guide To The Patek ... (HODINKEE)

It's gone but not forgotten. As Patek introduces the successor, we go beyond the hype and into the details of one of the world's most recognizable – and, ...

In the 1970s it was on the fringe of Patek Philippe." In the 1970s it was on the fringe of Patek Philippe.– John Reardon Hell, in 2019, an [anniversary](https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/NY080119/65?fromSearch=5711/1p&searchPage=1) and [non-anniversary](https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/NY080119/29?fromSearch=5711/1p&searchPage=1) inexplicably went for the same price. "I know that a lot of collectors were not happy about how it transpired – in a market where watches were already hard to acquire, it wouldn't have been the way I would've done it." At the peak, prices ticked up daily as one dealer would flip a watch to another dealer, who'd flip it to another in a high-stakes game of musical Pateks. The discontinuation of the blue 5711 sent what was already a popular watch into full-on hype mode. Reardon agrees, with one additional note: "During the boom, what people wanted was the most recent year – it was easier to sell a 5711 from 2021 than a 2010 model. "I think we have to start thinking of the reference 3711 as a pre-series to the 5711," Reardon says. It was a new concept for a new, post-quartz era, with the Swiss watch industry selling consumers on the idea that mechanical watches – mechanical, steel watches – were luxury. For a supposedly entry-level Patek that retailed for around $20,000, the Nautilus 5711 took on a life of its own: While secondary-market prices had long hovered slightly above that retail price tag, they doubled by the end of the 2010s, and then they doubled again, and then the pandemic hit and prices went parabolic as they did with so many other "assets." And the 5711 was, by a considerable measure, the most popular reference. It had an odd shape, with "ears" on the sides, and was inspired by a ship's porthole.

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Cortina Watch celebrates 50th anniversary with Patek Philippe rare ... (Options The Edge)

Cortina Watch is no ordinary retailer. Founded in 1972 as a humble, single-store family business in Singapore, the group is now a distinguished ...

And among the pieces that are a part of the exhibition, none are as coveted as its dome table clocks, unique creations that represent a true mastery of each craft. The second is the Ref 20094M-001 “Bay of Singapore” that was created for the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition, hosted in Singapore in 2019. Additionally, the exhibition will showcase some of the specialised equipment used by Patek Philippe as well as digital displays showing videos of the maison’s artisans demonstrating traditional techniques, so that audiences can understand the effort and painstaking work each of these timepieces demand. The final dome clock that will be exhibited is the Ref 20040M-001 “Twilight Taipei”, created to commemorate the first Patek Philippe boutique established in the city. Once Upon a Virtuosity marks the debut presentation of Ref 20145M-001 “Singapore Skyline” to the public. Indeed, it was Anthony Lim’s personal interest in the rare handcrafts used in watchmaking that led him to start building his own collection of artistic timepieces from Patek Philippe, which peaked in Cortina’s acquisition of four exquisite dome clocks over the years.

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