One of the most interesting introductions from Patek Philippe this year was the all-new Ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar, which we wrote about last month. Distinguished by its three-tiered lugs, which were inspired by historical Ref. 2405, the 5320 is powered by familiar automatic perpetual calendar movement – caliber 324 S Q. Presented in a sleek […]

Patek Philippe’s automatic caliber 240 is 40 years old this year, and to celebrate, a new skeletonized version of the movement has been created. Already offered in skeletonized variations since 2008, a special new version of the Patek Philippe Calatrava “Squelette” was introduced at Baselworld 2017, back in March. The new timepiece features a 39 […]

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Patek Philippe’s other sports watch – not to be confused with the Nautilus – the Aquanaut. As a tribute, Patek Philippe released two new versions at Baselworld, that will go on sale later this year. One represents the first men’s Aquanaut to be offered in white gold. The […]

In 1925, Patek Philippe debuted Ref. 97975, the world’s first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar. For almost a century, the Swiss watchmaker has continued to build on their reputation for producing perpetual calendar timepieces, which automatically indicate months with 28, 30, and 31 days and every four years also recognizes the 29th of February as […]

This is a wristshot of a very rare Patek Philippe I saw at SIHH last week, a Ref. 5550P. Originally launched at Baselworld 2011, the watches are finally reaching collectors now. The Patek Philippe Advanced Research 5550P is the fourth in a series of watches equipped with Patek’s advanced silicium components. Unlike the annual calendars […]

Patek Philippe has just unveiled a new version of their iconic Calatrava Ref. 5227. The new timepiece features a solid dust cover protecting its clear case back. This “hunter” or “officer’s” case back is unique on the market in that is has invisible hinges. Furthermore, the solid case back, on top of the sapphire caseback, […]

Two Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters in “exceptional condition” will be auctioned at Antiquorum later this month in Hong Kong. One is Patek Philippe Ref. 3939: a tourbillon minute repeater in pink gold. The other is Patek Philippe Ref. 5104P: a skeletonized minute repeater with perpetual calendar, moon phases and retrograde date in platinum. Patek Philippe […]

Sometimes the most basic things in life are the most beautiful. Patek Philippe’s Calatrava 5196 does not have a chronograph, a perpetual calendar, or even a date function. Yet, it exudes the same attention to detail as the most complicated timepieces in the collection. It has the understated elegance that Patek Philippe timepieces are world-renowned […]

A complicated, and rare, Patek Philippe Ref. 5204 platinum timepiece that was originally sold in May of this year will be auctioned tomorrow at Antiquoroum’s New York auction. The estimate is $250-$350K. Notably, the same reference in platinum is also available for sale on eBay right now, with a “buy it now” of $296,999. Furthermore, […]

A view as you enter NYC’s iconic Rainbow Room Patek Philippe CEO Thierry Stern giving a speech at the Patek Philippe 175th Anniversary party The Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime on display at the Rainbow Room NYC The Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime on display at the Rainbow Room NYC The prototype for the Grandmaster Chime The […]

The Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524 is easily the most polarizing timepiece Patek Philippe has released in the past decade. At 42 mm in diameter, it’s big by Patek standards. Not to mention it is a pilot watch, with two pushers mounted atypically on the left side of the case. Clearly a departure from […]

At Baselworld 2015, for the first time ever, Patek Philippe introduced a “Jumbo” Nautilus in rose gold. The Nautilus 5980/1 comes in rose gold, but this is the first time it has been used for a 5711. The new Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001, with its 40 mm polished and satin brushed rose gold case, comes […]