Everything Patek Philippe Released in 2020, in One Article

Patek Philippe introduced two new chiming complication watches this year, the Ref. 5303R-001 Minute Repeater Tourbillon and Ref. 6301P-001 Grande Sonnerie. The latter is especially important, as this is Patek Philippe’s first wristwatch with a standalone grande sonnerie complication. The Ref. 6301P-001 Grande Sonnerie was launched virtually and specially timed by Mr Thierry Stern to be launched on his father, Mr Philippe Stern’s birthday.

We’ve only heard audio samples and seen images, the watch looks spectacular, with its jet-black grand feu enamel dial with the “glacé” finish. A slide switch between the lower lugs of the case controls the sonnerie functions, and a single crown with a pusher manages the winding and triggering of the minute repeater function respectively. The stunning movement is visible through its sapphire crystal caseback. You can read about the watch here.

Patek Philippe has been strengthening its ladies’ offerings in recent years. The Twenty~4 Automatic, launched in 2018, has had new jewelled models added last year. This year, the original Twenty~4 that was launched in 1999 enjoys a design refresh. The cambered rectangular case and “manchette” bracelet are designed to follow the form of a wrist perfectly, and both models in blue and grey sunburst dials are adorned with diamonds along the sides of the case.