Patek Philippe introduced 12 new models from the blue-dial Moon Phase to reinterpreted Calatrava at the Watches and Wonders 2022.
Perhaps you remember our article “Patek Philippe Nautilus or Last Moments of Love” which has been written during the Watches and Wonders 2021 and mostly talked about the Nautilus series. The article’s main topic was Nautilus model because Patek Philippe had introduced only Nautilus model at the previous fair. After then, the brand announced Patek Philippe Nautilus Tiffany Blue® in December, it achieved to surprised us and became one of the most talked-about watches of 2021. And now, as you might expect, there is no Nautilus watches among novelties of Patek Philippe in the Watches and Wonders 2022. However, Patek Philippe managed to become one of the popular brands of the exhibition with its novelties this year again.
A Vintage Touch
The Ref. 5320G-011 Perpatual Calendar is a model inspired by the first mass-produced perpetual calendar wristwatch from 1942, which is also known as Ref. 1525 with its some sides. The timepiece distinguishes with its pink dial from cream-lacquered dial Ref. 5320G-01. The new case is made of white golf and in 40 mm and 11.13 mm height. The case is first crafted from a solid block of white gold, then hand-polished to show classic Patek Philippe quality. The most characteristic features of the watch are that its layered case structure and claw shaped lugs. The most vintage side of the watch appears on its pink dial. The extremely accurate moon phases require a one-day correction only once every 122 years.
Another model inspired by a watch that produced in 1940’s and 50’s is the Ref. 5172G-010 Men’s Chronograph with pink dial, whose case in 41 mm diameter and houses a classic Patek Philippe movement. The caliber 29-535 PS offers power reserve of 65 hours. The cases of both watches are made of 18-karat white gold.
Three New Version of World Time
The Ref. 5230P-001 World Time is in platinum case matches with blue dial, and it is the first blue-dial watch produced in Ref. 5230 series. The feature skeletonized hour hand inspired by the “Southern Cross” constellation.
