A roundup of Patek Philippe's new releases for 2022

2022.04.01

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Calatrava 5226G

Calatrava 5226G

Patek Philippe "Calatrava 5226G"
Automatic (Cal. 26-330 SC). 30 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 45 hours. 18KWG (diameter 40mm, thickness 8.53mm). Water resistant to 3 ATM. 451 million yen (tax included).

 A new model with a new design code has been added to Patek Philippe's signature Calatrava. The dial features a textured lacquered anthracite with a black gradient, featuring a rough-looking pattern. The Arabic numerals and syringe-shaped hour and minute hands are filled with Super-LumiNova, setting this model apart from the dressy design common to many Calatravas. The side of the case is decorated with a Clous de Paris pattern all the way around. In such cases, the decoration is usually applied to the side of the case first, and then the lugs are glued on. However, this model takes the innovative approach of integrating the lugs with the case back, allowing for a continuous decoration all the way to the base of the lugs. Two straps are included: beige calfskin and black calfskin.




Chronograph 5172G

Chronograph 5172G

Patek Philippe "Chronograph 5172G"
Manual-wound (Cal. CH 29-535 PS). 33 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 65 hours. 18KWG (diameter 41mm, thickness 11.45mm). Water resistant to 3 bar. Price: 9,295,000 yen (tax included).

 This two-counter chronograph is inspired by the company's flagship models from the 1940s and 1950s. Its rose gold-plated opal ring dial enhances its classic look. The Arabic numerals and syringe-shaped hour and minute hands are outlined in anthracite gray for enhanced legibility. The manual-winding movement, Cal. CH 29-535 PS, can be viewed through the caseback, not only boasts a beautiful finish but also incorporates six patented technologies to optimize gear meshing and automatically position each hammer on the hammer.




Grand Complication 5270P

Grand Complication 5270P>

Patek Philippe "Grand Complication 5270P"
Manual winding (Cal. CH 29-535 PS Q). 33 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 65 hours. Pt (diameter 41mm, thickness 12.4mm). Water resistant to 3 bar. Price: 24,464,000 yen (tax included).

 This is a new addition to the "5270" perpetual calendar chronograph. It features a black-graded lacquered green dial reminiscent of the body of a vintage car. Each element is well-balanced, with small windows displaying the month and day of the week, a moon phase at 6 o'clock, and round holes indicating leap years and day/night. The case is made of platinum, a difficult material to work with, yet it is finished with complex shapes such as a concave bezel and stepped lugs. The see-through case back allows for a spectacular view unique to the manual-winding complication movement.




World Time 7130R

World Time 7130R

Patek Philippe "World Time 7130R"
Automatic winding (Cal. 240 HU). 33 jewels. 21,600 vph. Power reserve approximately 48 hours. 18KRG (diameter 36mm, thickness 8.83mm). Water resistant to 3 ATM. Price: 6,699,000 yen (tax included).

 This women's world time watch features a compact 36mm case and a subdued olive green dial. The center of the dial is adorned with hand-guilloched decoration resembling the weave of a basket. The bezel and buckle are set with diamonds, adding a touch of sparkle to the condensed dial in the Louis Cottier style. The names of the 24 cities are written in white, which contrasts highly with the dial, ensuring easy reading. It comes with a calfskin strap in the same color as the dial.




Annual Calendar with Travel Time Display 5326G

Annual Calendar with Travel Time Display 5326G

Patek Philippe "Annual Calendar with Travel Time Display 5326G"
Automatic (Cal. 31-260 PS QA LU FUS 24H). 47 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 48 hours. 18KWG (diameter 41mm, thickness 11.07mm). Water resistant to 3 ATM. Price: 8,888,000 yen (tax included).

 This model features an annual calendar and a travel time mechanism. Like the simultaneously released Calatrava 5226G, it features a textured black gradient anthracite dial and a case with a Clous de Paris pattern on the side. The annual calendar operates according to the travel time mechanism, and the date can be adjusted both forward and backward. The movement, for which eight technical patents have been applied, is a micro-rotor automatic. The multiple bridges can be viewed through the transparent caseback.




Grand Complication 5374

Grand Complication 5374

Patek Philippe "Grand Complication 5374"
Automatic winding (Cal. R 27 Q). 39 jewels. 21,600 vph. Power reserve approximately 48 hours. Pt (diameter 42mm, thickness 12.28mm). Not waterproof. Price upon request.

 This grand complication watch features a perpetual calendar and minute repeater. Baguette-cut diamonds are set not only on the case and bezel, but also on the outer periphery of the lacquered dial, creating a dazzling sparkle. Baguette-cut sapphires are used for the indexes. The perpetual calendar display is well-balanced on the dial, and the side of the case features a lever for activating the minute repeater. The minute repeater mechanism in this model employs a cathedral gong that makes nearly two revolutions around the movement, producing a rich tone.




Grand Complication 5320G

Patek Philippe "Grand Complication 5320G"
Automatic winding (Cal. 324 SQ). 29 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 45 hours. 18KWG (diameter 40mm, thickness 11.13mm). Water resistant to 3 ATM. 10,934,000 yen (tax included).

 The "5320" is equipped with a perpetual calendar. This model features a rose gold-plated opaline dial, and the combination of Arabic numerals and syringe-shaped hands creates a classic design. The dial, which has a clean impression by focusing on the perpetual calendar function, displays the month and day of the week in small windows at 12 o'clock, the moon phase and pointer date at 6 o'clock, and the leap year and day/night indicators at 4 and 8 o'clock, respectively. The moon phase is highly accurate, requiring only a one-day correction approximately every 122 years.