WHILE THE NEW NAUTILUS DEBUTS GARNERED much of the initial attention in early 2022 , many collectors of Patek Philippe ’ s legendary ( and less commodified ) complications are focusing on the watchmaker ’ s newest set of chronographs .
THE CHRONOGRAPHS And among those chronograph debuts , look no further than the new Ref . 5373P-001 , a split-seconds mono-pusher chronograph with perpetual calendar , which differs from its predecessor ( Ref . 5372 ) with inverted displays , pushers and crown .
Made specifically “ for the right-hand wrists of left-handers ,” according to the watchmaker , the 38.3mm platinum-cased watch is a premiere design for the company .
Patek Philippe notes however that a 1927 one-of-a-kind watch inspired the design of the new model . Like the earlier watch , the new watch features its integrated chronograph monopusher at the 9 o ’ clock position with the split-seconds pusher set , unusually , at 8 o ’ clock .
The sporty red , black and grey dial on the Ref . 5373P-001 is cleverly finished with a black gradation at its edge , framing snailed ebony-black subsidiary dials .
The watch ’ s beautifully finished caliber CHR 27-525 PS Q , still the thinnest split-seconds chronograph movement with perpetual calendar ever produced by the manufacture , can be admired through the sapphire-crystal display back , which is interchangeable with the solid-platinum back delivered with the watch . Among the many caseback highlights is a view of the movement ’ s two column wheels with their two polished caps .
Finally , like all of Patek Philippe ’ s platinum watches , the new Ref . 5373P-001 features a brilliant cut diamond on its case . But here Patek Philippe flips the diamond ’ s location , placing it at the 12 o ’ clock position rather than at the 6 o ’ clock position . Price Upon Request .
The new Ref . 5373P-001 , a split-seconds mono-pusher chronograph with perpetual calendar , which differs from its predecessor ( Ref . 5372 ) with inverted displays , pushers and crown .
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SPLIT SECONDS , RIGHT SIDE Also with a split-seconds chronograph with perpetual calendar , the new Ref . 5204G-001 , with its standard , right-side crown and two pushers , features a 40mm white gold case and an olive-green sunburst dial . The watch complements a version released last year with a slate-grey dial and a rose-gold case . Price Upon Request .
WORLD TIMER In a premiere steel case , the Patek Philippe ’ s new Ref . 5935A-001 World Time flyback chronograph ( with automatic caliber CH 28-520 HU ) is bound to please collectors in search of steel Patek Philippe watches as well as those who covet its world timers .
A stunning rose-gold dial ( top of page ) appears vintage while the ‘ carbon ’ motif ’ dial interior is decidedly contemporary . That dial center is a reference to the 2020 limited edition inaugural model of Patek Philippe ’ s newest manufacturing facility in Geneva . Patek Philippe includes two calfskin straps ( grained taupe and beige with a velvet-like nubuck finish ), each secured with stainless steel fold-over clasps . Price : $ 63,871 .
LUCE CHRONOGRAPH Patek Philippe adds an automatic chronograph to its contemporary Aquanaut Luce collection for the first time , and then decorates the watch ( Ref . 7968-300R-001 ) with a rainbow of sapphires and diamonds . Cased in 39.9mm rose gold , the watch ’ s white motherof-pearl dial is engraved with an Aquanaut pattern as baguette multi-colored sapphires mark the hours alongside gold applied numerals . Price : $ 212,900 .
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