Patek Philippe’s Novelties For 2025 Celebrate the Golden Hour

A round Twenty~4 case in rose gold, which is inspired by both the Calatrava’s geometry and the Ref. 4910/1200 Twenty~4 manchette quartz model’s curves, is presented with a three-counter analog perpetual calendar display powered by the Caliber 240 Q. This has equipped the Ref. 5327, 5740/1G-001, and Ref. 7140 in the past. With the famed compact and ultra-thin movement powering this timepiece, it enabled Patek Philippe to keep the case measurements at just 36mm in diameter and a sub-10mm thickness. The Gyromax balance, Spiromax hairspring, and rose gold micro-rotor are visible through the case back, with calendar correctors subtly hidden on the four corners of the case sides.

Rather than stick with the convenience of simply slicing up the case on all sides to shrink it down, Patek Philippe really scaled down the original Ref. 5821 to ensure the proportions of the ultra-thin square-cased watch are maintained all around. It remains incredibly slim at 8.5mm thick, with a slightly thicker movement as well.

Like the Patek Philippe Ref. 7010R-013, the Ref. 7010G-013 Ladies’ Nautilus comes paired with a composite strap possessing a fabric-like pattern. The woven look is a textural contrast against the wave-motif embossed dial, that’s further coated with azure blue lacquer multiple times before it’s completed. The refreshing blue brings the French Riviera to mind; in fact, the two blue tones formed from the wave-motif looks almost like the waves lapping towards the beachfront, or a cool pool all ready for the summer. Either way, they both look ready to be paired with the latest resort collections this summer.

The last quarter-century has seen the rise of a new category of fine watchmaking that Patek Philippe defines as “practical complications”. These are functions that are useful to 21^st-century living, but were created with mechanical ingenuity. The watchmaker’s public recognition has expanded in part because of these practical complications, and two new references are added with vintage-inspired aesthetics from the 1970s and 1980s.

The Ref. 5524G-010 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, which has a second time zone display that’s integrated into the main dial, takes on safari colours in a khaki green composite strap with a fabric pattern, white gold case, and ivory-coloured lacquerwork on the dial. The lacquer gives the effect of an aged dial, and the aesthetics of the Calatrava Pilot add to its adventurous identity. Large numerals and precisely-edged broad hands are generously coated with luminous material to ensure maximum visibility, andThe Patek Philippe Ref. 4946R-001 Annual Calendar with Moon Phases comes in a 38mm rose gold case and a chestnut-coloured dial with “shantung” finish.  the blackened white gold dial components create a strong contrast against the ivory-coloured dial. The home hour is indicated with the skeletonised hand, accompanied by an indicator at 3 o’clock for AM/PM since it runs on a 12-hour display. Likewise, the local time has an aperture at 9 o’clock, next to the date counter.

The 38mm-sized Ref. 4946R-001 Annual Calendar with Moon Phases is no less beautiful, thanks to a chestnut brown dial that’s satin brushed horizontally and vertically to create a look similar to shantung silks. The polished rose gold case with applied numerals and matching details on the counters and moon phase window further adds to its 1980s glamour. The week day, month, and date are displayed in two counters at 9 and 3 o’clock, with a window at 6 for the date. It has the same layout as the first Patek Philippe Ref. 4936G-001 Ladies’ Annual Calendar watch from 2005, but given a dressed down elegance with a denim-pattern calfskin strap. In fact, the Ref. 4946R-001 is designed for unisex appeal, much like the Refs. 7340R and 7340/1R. It’s not about what it was intended, but what the wearer intends it for that matters.