Patek Philippe

Dear all,

Happy to share a few pictures of my new Aquanaut 5261R-001, just received from my fantastic AD today! It’s been nearly nine years since I last bought a Patek, and owning an Aquanaut has always been on my wishlist. The 2023 Luce release definitely reignited that desire, and I finally got my hands on this beauty.

I’m really impressed by the proportions on my smaller wrist—everything feels spot-on. I can see why the waiting list is so long for Pateks (especially Aquanaut  🧜‍♂️ ). I’m looking forward to wearing it this summer (and for many summers to come), and I plan to keep this watch forever!

What do you think about the 5261R-001? Are there any aspects you’re not a fan of? I’d love to hear your honest opinions—both positive and critical!

Thanks for checking out my new arrival!!

-Christian

The blue-grey color seems very nice and it works well with the rose gold. I’m not sure how I feel about the cut 12, but it’s only a detail. So, even if I would probably feel even more attracted to the brown model 5167R because this color really speaks to me, 5261R seems to be a very nice watch.
Wear and enjoy it in the best of health!
Cheers, Emmanuel

but I love the annual calendar complication and the moon is really special. Also in term of sizes works perfectly for me, perhaps more for smaller wrists. The cut 12 I honestly didn't even notice! but love the 🌝so a good trade off for me

somehow the color combination of the blue/grey is very very special in person.

Great pictures too.

Isn't this release originally as a "ladies" watch that make all men's knee weak?

so always nice to hear from you! Of course my collection is no match for yours 😂 The Luce is indeed a ladies' line. To be very honest I always liked the look so never tried it before delivery day (today). It has 4 pins for the settings so like all annual calendar can be tricky to set but..I don't plan to set it ever ☺️I have also bigger watches but when my AD told me he had this for me I had to rush and get ! I absolutely love it..I really don't have a big wrist so works well for me. Patek is really on the top of the game with this model.

I saw this reference at the Japan Exhibition when it was launched.  In the metal, the color scheme is even more vibrant and regal than the photos !👍

Well the cut 12 is really something I didn't even notice !! I kind of like it 😉

super cool on your wrist Christian, huge congrats! Have lots of fun with it this summer!

to 30 "real" meters is somehow intriguing. I was always confused by all these watches 30mt water resistance that you couldn't take swimming!

Finally some companies are changing this at least. Good to have nice watches that you are not afraid to use around water, which is more times than one thinks during day to day life.

This Aquanaut is gorgeous in every aspect ! Enjoy your new toy

I remember your wonderful posts and collection from when I started buying more watches in 2015 or so!

Been away for some time and glad to be back and see old friends like you

Your collection is even more impressive ! And I’m enjoying all your posts and pics here. Thanks for sharing 

I love the gold and blue. The cut numerals are what they are. My annual has them too and it doesn’t bother me!

and it doesn't bother me at all !

Congratulations and wear it in the best of health!

...I'd be curious to see how it would fit my semi-large wrist. I imagine there is a long waiting list for this one...