PATEK PHILIPPE

Indulge your senses with a selection of exceptional timepieces by the last independent, family-owned Genevan manufacture

Time, Unhurried

With neither a seconds hand or date indicator, the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 7200R presents time in a laid-back and charming manner. And let’s not forget “elegant,” as this Calatrava is a definite masterpiece of minimalistic art. The brass, cream-coloured dial creates the perfect backdrop for the applied rose-gold numerals, delicate minute markers and the sweeping Poire Stuart hands. Beneath the dial and within the discreet 18K rose gold case lies the beating heart of the Ref. 7200R: the ultra-thin, self-winding caliber 240 which bears all the hallmarks of Patek Philippe movements. Inside and out, the Calatrava Ref. 7200R embodies the true essence of Patek Philippe’s style.

All The Days in a Year

Mention the phrase “calendar complications” and any watch enthusiast worth their salt will instantly think of Patek Philippe. A particularly remarkable example of a timepiece from this category would be the Ref. 5496P-015 Retrograde Perpetual Calendar in platinum. The silvery, satin-finished dial of the watch becomes a canvas for a story of time told through contrasting elements: The day, date, month and leap year indication in their own apertures; a classical moonphase indicator placed at 6 o’clock; and then the perpetual calendar with rose gold micro-applied indexes and cabochon for the retrograde date. The Ref. 5496P-015 is driven by caliber 324 S QR self-winding mechanical movement and is fastened to your wrist using a hand-stitched alligator leather strap.

A Traveller’s Buddy Few people would immediately associate Patek Philippe with aviation-themed watches, but the manufacture has been involved with humanity’s conquest of the skies, as showcased by two hour-angle wristwatches—used in long-range navigation in the days before GPS—on display at the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva. Today, this part of the brand’s pioneering spirit lives on through the Travel Time mechanism which is exquisitely presented in the Ref. 5524G Calatrava Pilot Travel Time. And besides allowing globetrotters to keep an eye on two time zones at any time, the watch also presents masculine elegance in a very Patek Philippe way: From the blue lacquered brass dial and vintage brown calfskin strap to the innovative selfwinding caliber 324 S C FUS manufacture movement, the Ref. 5524G is a traveller’s must-have companion.

A Play of Contrasts

It’s always interesting to see the evolution of a Patek Philippe watch as it evolves through time. An interesting case in point would be the Ref. 5960/01G self-winding flyback chronograph with Annual Calendar which, not too long ago, was encased in white gold for the first time. This new design element is then complemented by the blue varnished dial, which allows the applied white gold markers and chronograph counter—a 60-minute and 12-hour monocounter, to be exact—to really pop out. A calf leather strap and guilloche pushers complete the watch’s vintage aesthetic.

Daily Beats In 2018, Patek Philippe reinvented one of its most iconic feminine lines—the Twenty~4 collection. Now boasting a round case adorned with diamonds, the newest iteration of these watches embody timeless elegance as well as the upbeat lifestyle of the modern woman. More importantly, the Twenty~4 family now comes in five different versions, so there’s something for everyone. The Ref. 7300/1200A-010 pictured here features a 36mm stainless steel case set with 160 flawless Top Wesselton brilliant-cut diamonds, an understated grey sunburst dial and a calibre 324 S C self-winding mechanical movement beating to the tempo of the 21st century.

Enduring Elegance

If the Ref. 7300/1200A-010 model on the right represents the new face of Patek Philippe’s Twenty~4 collection, the Ref. 4910/11R-010 we see here showcases why the original design was incredibly popular in its own right. The watch comes in a rose gold case set with 34 diamonds. More importantly, the delicately cambered silhouette of the art decoinspired case follows the contours of a woman’s wrist smoothly and comfortably. The dial features a Chocolate Dream colour scheme, which contrasts nicely with the diamond hour markers and gold applied Roman numerals. As the crown jewel of this timeless piece, a single diamond sits on the crown.

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