Inside Patek Philippe's New Generation of Aquanaut Watches
Watch aficionados, brace yourselves. The new collection includes 2 models Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968G in white gold case, 3 Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5267/200A in steel with a diameter of 38.8 mm with a diamond-set bezel equipped with a quartz movement, an Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5268/200R fitted with a diamond-set rose gold case, and finally the Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5269/200R with its heart is a self-contained quartz travel-time movement of the Swiss brand.
Below, we take a look at each of the new models.
Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968G
It can be said that the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968G is the most special version of this launch with two color styles including navy blue and army green with a strap that matches the dial color.
Considered the successor to the successful 2018 steel Aquanaut Chronograph model, the new creation still possesses recognizable features such as a 60-minute counter at 6 o'clock, a solid, rounded octagonal steel case It has a diameter of 42.2mm with water resistance to a depth of up to 120m, a large notched crown and two chronograph function buttons seamlessly with the whole.
Although launched in 2021, the Swiss brand still equips the Ref. 5968G self-contained automatic caliber CH 28-520 C movement with a power reserve of up to 55 hours. This is quite a superior movement with a basic time indicator, flyback chronograph function and day of the month indication. In particular, the central chronograph hand also serves as the permanent seconds hand.
Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5267/200A
The next watch model that needs to be mentioned is the Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5267/200A stainless steel 38.8mm size is available in 3 different color versions including black, white and olive green.
In terms of design, Ref. 5267/200A still wears the signature steel case of the Aquanaut series, with a “Tropical” rubber strap with a patented four-pin folding clasp. However, the main factor that makes this version more impressive in the eyes of gamers is the bezel set with 48 diamonds (1.11 carats total), which contributes to the more flashy look.
Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5268/200R
Besides the 3 Luce models with steel cases and quartz movements, the Swiss manufacturer did not forget to bring us a more advanced version, the Ref. 5268/200R with a 38.8mm diameter 18k rose gold case and automatic caliber 26-330 SC. Of course, the precious gold case of this model is also set with 48 precious diamonds similar to the Ref. 5267/200A. Completing the watch's elegant look is a matt white rubber strap that matches the design of a white dial with gold indexes with luminous hands, to ensure timekeeping in depth. up to 120m.
Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5269/200R
Last, but not least, is the Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5269/200R – a creation exclusively for women from the leading Swiss manufacturer. Accordingly, this watch is supplemented with a dual time zone indicator indicated by two central hour hands. Specifically, the skeleton hand will take over the task of displaying the fixed time and the classic hand will indicate the local time. In particular, these two hands are designed by Patek Philippe stacked to feel like a single hand with a discreet day/night indicator at 6 o'clock.
Ref. The 5269/200R runs at the heart of the E 23-250 S FUS 24H quartz movement – a special upgrade to be able to indicate two time zones at the same time. The dual-time feature is a very complicated mechanism on the Aquanaut line, which appeared on the Aquanaut Ref. 5164, but different from the old version, the Aquanaut Luce Ref. The new 5269/200R has incorporated all adjustments and options into the crown positioned at 3 o'clock.
