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Posts tagged #Patek Philippe
Perspective: The Patek Philippe Reference 5712—The Nautilus That Matters More
There is a particular irony in the story of the Patek Philippe reference 5712. For the better part of two decades, it existed in the shadow of its simpler sibling, the 5711, which commanded waiting lists, secondary market premiums, and a cultural presence that transcended horology entirely. Yet it was the 5712—quieter, more mechanically ambitious, more horologically serious.
Perspective: The Top 10 Largest Watch Brands in 2025—Rolex Reigns Supreme as the Industry Consolidates Around the Few
The latest watch industry figures paint a picture more of confirmation than revelation. Rolex continues to lead the watch industry, exceeding CHF 10 billion in estimated sales. Its revenues match the combined totals of the next five largest brands, including Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Omega—ranked in order of importance.
News: Patek Philippe Announces Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Milan for October 2026
Patek Philippe has confirmed Milan as the location for its seventh Grand Exhibition, scheduled to run from October 2 to 18, 2026. The event marks the manufacture's return to a major European market following its 2023 exhibition in Tokyo, continuing a series that began in Dubai in 2012, followed by New York City in 2017—under the name ‘The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition’— and also included Singapore in 2019.
Perspective: Top Ten Watches to Gift this Christmas—Some of My Favorites in 2025.
The 2025 watch releases have showcased an extraordinary collection of horological masterpieces that push the boundaries of craftsmanship, innovation, and luxury. From perpetual calendars and world time complications to elegant dress watches and revolutionary new movements, this year's releases represent the pinnacle of Swiss and German watchmaking artistry. For those seeking the ultimate gift for a discerning collector, here are ten of the most impressive timepieces from 2025.
Perspective: The Best 5 Watches with Brown Dials Perfect for Thanksgiving
Brown dial watches offer sophisticated versatility, making them ideal Thanksgiving companions. Whether gathering with family or reflecting on the year's achievements, these five timepieces capture autumn's warmth while transcending seasonal trends. Each represents exceptional craftsmanship in precious metals that will be treasured for generations—watches worth being genuinely thankful for.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph ref. 5370R-001 'The Cappuccino' (Live Photos)
Patek Philippe unveils the first-ever rose gold iteration of its highly acclaimed reference 5370 Split-Seconds Chronograph. The new Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph ref. 5370R-001 represents a harmonious union of traditional high watchmaking, innovative technical solutions, and extraordinary artisanal craftsmanship that has been the hallmark of Patek Philippe for generations.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Retrograde Perpetual Calendar ref. 6159G-001 (Live Photos)
Patek Philippe, celebrated for its horological mastery, has reimagined its perpetual calendar complication with a sophisticated retrograde date display. The new Patek Philippe Retrograde Perpetual Calendar ref. 6159G-001 is equipped with a refined 18K white gold case with the iconic hobnail pattern bezel. The case measures 39.5 mm in diameter and 11.49 mm in thickness.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Calatrava 8-Day ref. 5328G-001 (Live Photos)
One of our favorite watches this year and a total sleeper at Watches & Wonders 2025 is the new Patek Philippe Calatrava 8-Day ref. 5328G-001, not only does this watch expand the Calatrava collection but adds yet another everyday complication with pure elegance.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus 7010G and 7010/1G Azure Blue Lacquered Dial (Live Photos)
Patek Philippe introduces a colorful twist to the Ladies' Nautilus collection with a refined quartz model featuring a 32 mm 18K white gold case—6.9 mm thick— and available either on a matching 18K white gold bracelet as reference 7010/1G-013 or delivered on a composite strap as reference 7010G-013.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication ref. 5308G-001 (Live Photos)
The new Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication, ref. 5308G-001 is an automatic minute-repeater with a split-second chronograph and instantaneous perpetual calendar that makes its debut in Patek Philippe's regular collection with an elegant white gold version for Watches & Wonders 2025. This watch is the successor to reference 5208P the watch typically worn by Mr. Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524G-010 Ivory Lacquered Dial (Live Photos)
This is a new iteration of the disruptive Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time in white gold reference 5524G, cloaked with an elegant ivory lacquered dial and a khaki green composite-material strap with a fabric motif. A dial with such a robust luminescent coating emits a green hue in its numerals and hands when exposed to minimal changes in lighting conditions.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 6196P Salmon Dial (Live Photos)
The quintessence of timeless elegance and a perfect emblem of Patek Philippe style, the Calatrava collection welcomes a new platinum model reference 6196P, distinguished by the vintage charm of its salmon dial—opaline rose gilt—with ‘obus’ style hour markers.
From the Editor: My Honest Thoughts on the New Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection
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.
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 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 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.
