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Patek Philippe presents luxury timepieces in Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023

Patek Philippe presents luxury timepieces in Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023

 

Patek Philippe presents 17 new watch models with innovative technical and aesthetic features, enriching its vast range of collections

On the occasion of Watches and Wonders 2023, the Geneva-based manufacture is unveiling a wide selection of new models, ranging from a Calatrava with an original 24-hour display and a Travel Time function for the display of a second time zone, to a new haute joaillerie version of the Grandmaster Chime, and the first Annual Calendar to enter the ladies’ Aquanaut Luce collection, renowned for its modern casual chic. A new vintage celebrating technical mastery and creativity.

“Why does Patek Philippe offer so many different collections? Because each of them has its own character and its own way of enabling us to innovate and express ourselves.” That was the message from Thierry Stern, president of the family-owned manufacture, in a recent communications campaign centering on the company’s brand philosophy. From the Grand Complications to the elegant sports models and others that have become icons of horological design, Patek Philippe maintains a vast choice of watches for men and women in every market segment. As time passes, the manufacture takes great care to ensure a balanced evolution of the approximately 150 references, which are crafted in small series, ranging from about ten pieces to a few hundred. The 17 new introductions presented at the Watches and Wonders 2023 salon are the perfect illustration.

Five refined new looks for the striking watches –Grand Complications emblematic of Patek Philippe

Since the manufacture’s foundation in 1839, Patek Philippe has made its mark as one of the greatest specialists in striking watches. Its supreme mastery was confirmed in 2014 by the launch, as a limited edition, of the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime – the most complicated Patek Philippe wristwatch, with 20 complications. This timepiece, which joined the current collection in 2016, is particularly notable for its five chiming modes, including an alarm striking the pre-selected time, and a date repeater striking the date on demand.

The manufacture is reinterpreting the design of the double-face reversible case, endowed with a patented rotation mechanism, by presenting it for the first time in a bicolor version combining white gold and rose gold. This new Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Reference 6300GR-001 also stands out by its two brown opaline dials, with a hand-guilloched Clous de Paris or hobnail pattern on the side displaying the time of day, and its two-tone chestnut brown patinated alligator strap and bicolor folding buckle.

In 2022, Patek Philippe highlighted the mechanical perfection of the Grandmaster Chime with two gem- set versions, one with baguette-cut diamonds (Reference 6300/400G-001) the other with baguette-cut diamonds and baguette-cut blue sapphires (Reference 6300/401G-001). Now, the manufacture is presenting a new alliance between haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie with the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Haute Joaillerie Reference 6300/403G-001 shimmering with 118 baguette-cut emeralds (7.87 ct) and 291 baguette-cut diamonds (20.54 ct) in a superb example of the “baguette” and “invisible” setting techniques. This timepiece is endowed with two dials in ebony-black opaline, with a hand-guilloched Clous de Paris or hobnail pattern on the time side and a shiny black alligator leather strap with emerald-green hand stitching.

Another outstanding piece among the striking watches, Reference 5316, launched in 2017, unites a minute repeater, a tourbillon, a perpetual calendar with retrograde date hand and a moon-phase indicator. In the Grand Complication Reference 5316/50P-001, Patek Philippe gives this timepiece a unique new modern allure –with a platinum case and a sapphire-crystal dial with blue metallization and black-gradient rim, affording a veiled glimpse of the mechanical heart of the watch.

Rare Handcrafts World Time Minute Repeater Reference 5531G-001

Rare Handcrafts World Time Minute Repeater Reference 5531G-001

The manufacture is also enriching its selection of minute-repeating wristwatches –the largest such range in a current collection –with two reinterpretations under the heading of Rare Handcrafts. Rare Handcrafts World Time Minute Repeater Reference 5531G-001 – the first minute repeater model that always strikes the local time –is also the first World Time Minute Repeater in white gold. Its dial center is adorned with a new Grand Feu cloisonné enamel scene depicting one of the famous steamboats still plying the waters of Lake Geneva. Another new model, Rare Handcrafts Minute Repeater Reference 5178G-012, is endowed with a self-winding movement and “cathedral” gongs whose sound is particularly deep and rich. It features a new dial in blue Grand Feu flinqué enamel over a distinctive hand-guilloched swirling pattern.

Calatrava Reference 5224R-001

Calatrava Reference 5224R-001 

A new complicated model and refreshed designs in the Calatrava collection

With its sleek round case and air of understatement, the Calatrava collection (launched in 1932) has made its mark as the archetype of timeless elegance. Over the years, Patek Philippe has added to this vast family a variety of complications used in everyday life, such as the Travel Time dual time zone function and the weekly calendar. The manufacture is now expanding its range of travel watches with the new Calatrava Reference 5224R-001 featuring the Travel Time dual time zone and an original 24- hour display. The new caliber 31-260 PS FUS 24H self-winding movement is further distinguished by its patented system for correcting local time by the crown. It is housed in a rose-gold case harmonizing with a blue dial embellished by complex finishing touches, adorned with numerals, hour markers and five-minute cabochons all in rose gold, individually applied by hand.

Since 2015, the models in the Pilot style – inspired by the Patek Philippe watches created for aviators in the 1930s – have featured prominently in the manufacture’s collections, with several versions of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time with the dual time-zone mechanism, as well as a Grand Complication equipped with a 24-hour alarm. Patek Philippe is now endowing this distinctive line, known for its original, highly recognizable aesthetic, with its first two chronograph models: Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reference 5924G-001, with a blue-gray sunburst dial and a navy-blue grained calfskin strap; and the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reference 5924G-010, with a lacquered dial in khaki green and an olive-green calfskin strap with a vintage finish. These two watches house the caliber CH 28-520 C FUS self-winding movement uniting three practical and user-friendly complications:   a fly-back chronograph, a Travel Time dual time zone function and the date indicated by a hand, coupled with local time.

Other new models in the Patek Philippe current collection include the Calatrava references 6007G- 001, 6007G-010 and 6007G-011 featuring a graphic modern style. The ebony black dials, enriched with three types of finish, center an embossed “carbon” pattern. The dynamism of the design is heightened by touches of color on the dials and straps: yellow (6007G-001), red (6007G-010) or sky blue (6007G-011). The white-gold cases house the caliber 26-330 S C self-winding movement with date and stop-seconds function.

4997/200R - CALATRAVA

4997/200R – CALATRAVA

Patek Philippe is also expanding its range of elegant watches for women with the new Calatrava self- winding Reference 4997/200R-001, a reinterpretation of a great classic that catches the eye with a rose-gold case and a dial and strap decked out in purple. The dial, embossed with a pattern of concentric waves, is coated with more than fifty layers of translucent lacquer, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth. The case is adorned with a diamond-set bezel and houses the caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement.

New functions and new faces for the Aquanaut and Aquanaut Luce

Patek Philippe made its mark in the domain of sporty elegance by designing two models that have acquired cult status: the Nautilus (1976) and the Aquanaut (1997), the latter strengthening its offer in 2004 with the launch of the ladies’ Aquanaut Luce line. Following the introduction of a Travel Time dual time-zone model in 2021 and a self-winding chronograph version in 2022, the Aquanaut Luce is now treating itself to a new practical and easy-to-use complication: the patented Annual Calendar. Graced with a blue-gray dial and strap, this Aquanaut Luce Annual Calendar Reference 5261R-001 in rose gold enhances the choice of complicated watches for women with a non-gemset model.

The new self-winding ladies’ Aquanaut Luce Reference 5268/200R-010 coordinates a rose-gold case with a dial and integrated strap in taupe –a warm hue between brown and gray in perfect harmony with this model’s “modern casual chic” style. Its characteristic rounded octagonal bezel is lit by the fire of 48 diamonds. The case is water resistant to 120 m and houses the caliber 26-330 S C self-winding movement with stop seconds.

The self-winding Aquanaut chronograph for men, already available in steel and in white gold, also sports a rose-gold case for the new Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968R-001, endowed with a sunburst dial in a gradient of brown to black, and a matching composite strap.

From technical models to jewelry pieces

In the segment of complicated watches for men, Self-winding Flyback Chronograph with Annual Calendar Reference 5905R-010 endowed with a rose-gold case and a blue sunburst dial lends a new face to this alliance between two sought-after Patek Philippe complications.

Gondolo Serata Reference 4962/200R-001

Gondolo Serata Reference 4962/200R-001

The Gondolo collection, comprising the Patek Philippe “form watches” of Art Deco inspiration, announces the return of a jewelry watch with unique style and timeless elegance. The Gondolo Serata Reference 4962/200R-001, in rose gold, is set with spessartites arranged in a double color gradient, highlighting the case’s refined curves. The brown-lacquered dial presents a floral decoration with contrasting finishes.

A rich collection of rare handcrafts

 Once again, as in previous years, Patek Philippe is also unveiling a splendid collection of one-of-a-kind or limited-edition pieces (dome table clocks, table clocks, pocket watches and wristwatches) showcasing the rarest and most refined of the artistic crafts, such as miniature painting on enamel, Grand Feu cloisonné enameling, hand engraving and wood marquetry. The “Rare Handcrafts 2023” exhibition, bringing together these 67 creations, will be open to the public from April 1 to 15 2023 in the Patek Philippe Salons in Geneva.

Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar 5271/11P 

 

 

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Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
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Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar 5271/11P 

5271/11P – GRAND COMPLICATIONS
MANUAL WINDING

Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Paying tribute to an iconic Grande Complication, Patek Philippe has created a jewelry version of its chronograph with perpetual calendar Reference 5271, enhanced by 80 blue baguette-cut sapphires (5.16 cts). The aesthetic harmony is complemented by the lacquered blue dial with black-gradient rim and the shiny black alligator strap with contrasting blue stitching.

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

The CH 29-535 PS Q caliber is distinguished by its traditional architecture (manually wound, column wheel, toothed-wheel horizontal clutch), combined with six patented innovations in the chronograph, as well as its exceptionally slim calendar mechanism.

WATCH
Manually wound mechanical movement. Caliber CH 29‑535 PS Q. Chronograph. Central chronograph hand. Instantaneous 30-minute counter. Perpetual Calendar. Day, month, leap year and day/night indication in apertures. Date by hand. Moon phases. Small seconds.
DIAL
Lacquered blue with black-gradient rim, gold applied hour markers.
CASE
Platinum. Interchangeable solid and sapphire crystal case backs. Water-resistant to 30 m. Diameter: 41 mm. Height: 12.7 mm.
GEMSETTING
58 baguette-cut sapphires: 4.11 cts. (bezel and lugs). 22 baguette-cut sapphires: 1.05 ct. (clasp). Total of 80 baguette-cut sapphires (5.16 cts).
STRAP
Alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny black. Fold-over clasp set with sapphires.

Price : 348’870 EUR*

*Suggested retail price taxes included. Prices may be subject to alteration at any time and do not constitute a contract.
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Patek Philippe – Minute Repeater – 5303R-001

Patek Philippe reafirma su gran experiencia en complicaciones

Con el enriquecimiento de la colección actual por tres modelos: el nuevo Ref. 5303 como el primer repetidor de minutos Patek Philippe que presenta el mecanismo de golpe en el lado del dial, así como una reinterpretación de la legendaria Ref. 5370 Split-Seconds Chronograph y el clásico rediseñado Ref. 5270 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph: la fabricación de Ginebra una vez más aprovecha su virtuosismo en la clase de arte de la relojería del rey. Estos tres relojes representan una combinación perfecta de tradición e innovación. Junto con una hermosa delicadeza en apariencia y características, enriquecen la ya extensa gama de grandes complicaciones.

Patek Philippe – Minute Repeater – 5303R-001

Ya en 1839, cuando se fundó la empresa, uno de los primeros relojes elaborados en la fabricación fue un cuarto de repetidor que ahora se puede admirar en el Museo Patek Philippe de Ginebra. A medida que el siglo XIX continuó desarrollándose, Patek Philippe continuó con su pasión por las grandes complicaciones, creó muchos relojes de este tipo y recibió varias patentes por optimizaciones técnicas. En el siglo XX, la fabricación se ganó una reputación legendaria por los llamados relojes de bolsillo supercomplicados que se hicieron para los coleccionistas estadounidenses James Ward Packard y Henry Graves Jr. y presentaban funciones de repiqueteo y elaboradas pantallas astronómicas. Al mismo tiempo, Patek Philippe estuvo involucrado en miniaturizar las grandes complicaciones para que pudieran usarse en la muñeca, como lo demostró en 1925 el primer reloj de pulsera conocido con un calendario perpetuo. En las últimas décadas del siglo XX, el fabricante volvió a celebrar un hito en esta excepcional categoría de relojes y presentó dos relojes de bolsillo que el mundo nunca había visto antes: el Calibre 89 (33 complicaciones) que sería el reloj mecánico portátil más complicado del mundo. durante 25 años, y el Star Calibre 2000 con 21 complicaciones. En 2001, el arte de miniaturizar mecanismos altamente elaborados encontró su máxima expresión con el lanzamiento del Sky Moon Tourbillon (12 complicaciones) y, posteriormente, en 2014, con el Grandmaster Chime que con 20 complicaciones se convertiría en el reloj de pulsera más complicado de Patek Philippe.

Una filosofía especialmente desafiante

Hoy, Patek Philippe tiene una de las colecciones más completas de grandes complicaciones producidas regularmente, que incluyen repetidores de minutos con calendarios perpetuos, relojes astronómicos, relojes con tourbillons y modelos que combinan varias de estas funciones altamente codiciadas. Como resultado de la transferencia de conocimientos de una generación a la siguiente y respaldada por los resultados de investigaciones de alto nivel, estos relojes siguen dos principios fundamentales que son muy importantes para Patek Philippe Una de ellas es enfrentar el desafío de acomodar un máximo de complejidad técnica en un volumen mínimo (altura y diámetro más pequeños posibles), lo que permite el diseño de cajas muy delgadas que proyectan una elegancia intemporal. En segundo lugar, cada complicación, sin importar cuán elaborada sea, debe ser simple de operar para el usuario y ser un modelo a seguir de conveniencia, integridad funcional y legibilidad. Las tres grandes complicaciones de 2020 ilustran esta filosofía de manera muy convincente. Encarnan un nivel de artesanía que hace de cada Patek Philippe una valiosa obra de arte.

Árbitro. 5303R-001 Minute Repeater Una extravagancia para ojos y oídos

Desde que hizo su primer reloj de bolsillo con un repetidor de minutos (1845), Patek Philippe se ha establecido como uno de los intérpretes talentosos de la música de la época. Este notable conocimiento se destaca incluso en las creaciones más extraordinarias, como el reloj de pulsera Sky Moon Tourbillon con un repetidor de minutos con gongs de la catedral o el Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime con cinco funciones de repiqueteo que incluyen dos debuts mundiales patentados. La fabricación también ofrece la más amplia selección de repetidores de minutos producidos regularmente, relojes con gongs clásicos o de catedral y modelos con un repetidor de minutos con o sin complicaciones adicionales (calendario perpetuo, tourbillon, hora mundial, cronógrafo). Pero nunca antes Patek Philippe había creado un repetidor de minutos con un mecanismo de golpe que era visible en el lado del dial.

La referencia. El 5303 se presentó en 2019 en una edición limitada de 12 relojes como debut mundial con motivo de la “Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019”.
Ahora, una versión ligeramente modificada de la Ref. 5303 Minute Repeater Tourbillon se ha convertido en parte de la colección actual de Patek Philippe. Esta nueva complicación para los entusiastas de los relojes repetidores se destaca con su arquitectura abierta sin un dial convencional. El mecanismo repetidor, por primera vez con los martillos y gongs, se puede admirar en acción sin quitar el reloj de la muñeca. Esta es una expresión más de la filosofía de desarrollo centrada en el cliente de Patek Philippe. El aspecto de transparencia también se aplica al tourbillon: la parte posterior de su jaula se puede ver debajo del subdial de segundos a las 6 en punto. En esta composición verdaderamente perfecta, las piezas de acero filigranado brillan contra el telón de fondo de la placa dorada rosa.

La estética del calibre de cuerda manual R TO 27 PS se modificó sutilmente para enfatizar su atractivo. Por ejemplo, ciertos componentes fueron perforados, como es común en los movimientos esqueletizados. Por supuesto, Patek Philippe también movilizó su herencia en el acabado manual de piezas de movimiento: decoró la placa con grano circular de Ginebra, aplicó un delicado perlado a los huecos y decoró los martillos con un acabado circular satinado.

La inimitable caja de oro rosa luce un bisel ancho, curvado y pulido, así como incrustaciones de oro blanco con grabados de follaje que adornan la correa de la caja y las orejetas. La diapositiva de oro blanco en el costado izquierdo de la caja que activa el repetidor de minutos presenta el mismo motivo. El círculo horario es un borde de cristal de zafiro lacado en negro con marcadores de oro rosa en polvo. El movimiento se puede admirar a través del fondo de la caja de cristal de zafiro y está enmarcado por un borde de oro blanco. Su decoración abierta hace eco de las incrustaciones de la caja y el deslizador del repetidor.
Esta fantástica lección de arte relojero, elegancia y acabado manual se complementa con el sonido único que es típico de los relojes repetidores Patek Philippe. Como es el caso de cada repetidor de minutos Patek Philippe, esta melodía del tiempo es calificada personalmente con gran cuidado por el presidente de fabricación Thierry Stern.

Ref. 5370P-011 Split-Seconds Chronograph A new face with a blue Grand Feu enamel dial

Apart from the minute repeater and the tourbillon, the triad at the pinnacle of the most elaborate horological complications also includes the split-seconds chronograph (movement No. 124’824); since 1923, it occupies a preferential position in Patek Philippe’s wristwatch collection. The Ref. 5370, the first split-seconds chronograph endowed with the proprietary caliber CHR 29-535 PS was launched in 2015 with a platinum case and a black enamel dial. Coveted by connoisseurs, this grand complication has now been subtly upgraded with a new blue face with glossy finish that reflects Patek Philippe’s proud tradition in Grand Feu enamel dials. It is an oeuvre of unmatched chromatic intensity that is made by hand on the basis of an 18K gold dial plate.

The dial is superbly legible as befits an instrument with a decidedly technical personality. The hours and minutes are tracked by slender leaf-shaped hands with luminous coatings and applied Breguet numerals in white gold. The results of short-time measurements are readable with the same precision and speed: the sweep chronograph and rattrapante hands as well as the instantaneous 30-minute counter hand contrast as clearly against the blue dial as do the white-printed scales.

The two-phase chronograph movement with two pushers for the chronograph functions and a rattrapante pusher integrated in the crown at 3 o’clock is an impressive example of how tradition meets innovation. The classic elements of the basic architecture are the manual winder, dual-column-wheel control, and the horizontal wheel clutch. Nonetheless, it is a 21st- century movement endowed with extensive optimization details and patented innovations as well as an advanced rattrapante mechanism.

The elegant polished platinum case with a concave bezel and satin-finished flank recesses is worn on an alligator strap in shiny night blue secured by a platinum fold-over clasp.
As is the case with all of Patek Philippe’s platinum wristwatches, the new Ref. 5370P-011 is graced with a small diamond between the lugs at 6 o’clock. It replaces its predecessor with the black enamel dial, presenting a new combination of superb craftsmanship and watchmaking artistry.

Árbitro. 5270J-001 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Un clásico majestuoso con una nueva personalidad de oro amarillo.

Como heredero del gran clásico de Patek Philippe de 1941 (Ref. 1518), el Ref. El 5270 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ha estado disponible desde 2018 en platino con una esfera dorada opalina y una versión de oro rosa con un brazalete dorado estilo “goutte”. Ahora, la fabricación está extendiendo su colección regular de esta gran complicación por el Ref. 5270, revestido en oro amarillo por primera vez. Es un atuendo muy elegante para este reloj atemporal que combina un bisel cóncavo con orejetas de dos niveles.

La esfera opalina plateada con índices de bastón aplicados y agujas en forma de hoja en oro amarillo asegura una excelente legibilidad. Las pantallas del calendario perpetuo están equilibradas con una fecha analógica a las 6 en punto y una apertura doble para el día y el mes a las 12 en punto. Se complementan con dos pequeñas aberturas redondas para el indicador de día / noche y el ciclo de año bisiesto, así como la típica ventana de fase lunar.

El calibre CH 29-535 PS Q es el primer movimiento cronógrafo con un calendario perpetuo desarrollado en 2011 y fabricado en su totalidad por Patek Philippe. Combina la arquitectura tradicional (embrague horizontal, rueda de columna y bobinadora manual) con seis innovaciones patentadas para las funciones del cronógrafo y se destaca con su mecanismo de calendario extremadamente delgado (1,65 mm para 182 piezas). El movimiento se puede admirar a través del fondo de la caja de cristal de zafiro. Un sólido respaldo en oro amarillo de 18 quilates es parte del alcance de la entrega.

La nueva Ref. 5270J-001 se usa en una correa de cocodrilo marrón chocolate cosida a mano con grandes escamas cuadradas aseguradas con un cierre plegable de oro amarillo. Se une a los modelos anteriores de platino y oro rosa para acomodar las preferencias individuales de los aficionados a las grandes complicaciones de Patek Philippe.

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