Calatrava collection with a complicated watch and new designs
With its simple round cases, the Calatrava collection launched in 1932 has established itself as a model of timeless elegance. Over the years, Patek Philippe has expanded this model line with a whole series of complications that are particularly practical, including the Travel Time with two time zones and the weekly calendar. Now the manufacture is expanding the collection with the new Calatrava reference 5224R-001 with Travel Time dual time zone display. It is characterized by its innovative 24-hour display. The new caliber 31-260 PS FUS 24H with automatic winding impresses with its patented time zone correction for setting the local time using the crown. The rose gold case houses an elaborately finished blue dial. It features hand-applied rose gold numerals, indexes and cabochons.
Patek Philippe pilot’s watches from the 1930s inspired the Pilot models launched in 2015. The current collection includes Pilot Travel Time watches with two time zones and a Grande Complication with a 24-hour alarm. Now Patek Philippe presents the first two chronographs in this line: the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph reference 5924G-001 with a blue-gray sunburst dial and navy blue grainé calfskin strap and the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph reference 5924G-010 with a khaki green lacquered dial and olive green strap with a vintage finish.
In these two watches, the caliber CH 28-520 C FUS ticks with automatic winding and three useful complications: a flyback chronograph, two Travel Time time zones and a flyback chronograph. In these two watches, the caliber CH 28-520 C FUS ticks with automatic winding and three useful complications: a flyback chronograph, two Travel Time time zones and a flyback chronograph.
Other new models are the Calatrava references 6007G-001, 6007G-010 and 6007G-011. The ebony-black dials feature three different finishes and an embossed carbon decor in the center. This dynamic design is enhanced by subtle color accents on the dials and bracelets: Yellow for the Ref. 6007G-001, red for the Ref. 6007G-010 and light blue for the Ref. 6007G-011. The 26-330 S C movement with automatic winding, date and stop seconds ticks inside the white gold cases.
Patek Philippe is also expanding its collection of elegant ladies’ watches. The manufactory is launching a new interpretation of the classic Calatrava reference 4997/200R-001, featuring a rose gold case and a dial and bracelet in luminous purple. The dial is adorned with a motif of concentric wavy lines and more than 50 transparent lacquer applications. They create a fascinating depth effect. The case with diamond-set bezel houses the extra-flat caliber 240 with automatic winding.
Last but not least, the Aquanaut and the Aquanaut Luce also have new functions
The two sporty and elegant model lines, Nautilus (1976) and Aquanaut (1997), have become icons. In 2004, the manufactory launched the feminine Aquanaut Luce. Following the Travel Time two-time zone watch in 2021 and an automatic chronograph in 2022, the Aquanaut Luce now has a new practical complication: the patented annual calendar. With a dial and bracelet in blue-gray, the Aquanaut Luce Annual Calendar reference 5261R-001 in rose gold complements the collection of complicated Patek Philippe ladies’ watches with a non-gem-set model. The new Aquanaut Luce automatic reference 5268/200R-010 for women combines a rose gold case with a taupe dial and integrated bracelet. This color perfectly matches the sporty chic of this model. The typical rounded octagonal bezel shines in the light of 48 brilliant-cut diamonds. The case is water-resistant to 120 meters and houses the automatic caliber 26-330 S C with stop-seconds function.
The automatic Aquanaut Chronograph for men was previously available in stainless steel and white gold. Now it appears with the new Aquanaut Chronograph reference 5968R-001 in rose gold with a brown sunburst dial fading into black and a matching bracelet made of composite material.
