Patek Philippe

Here are finally the different new chronographs issued this year at BaselWorld by Patek Philippe.

I can say that several of them are already haunting my dreams.

Patek Philippe 5170J

I hope you'll enjoy them.

Cheers

Dje

You've already seen the 5170J last week but this time I can share some live pics. As always the BaselWorld conditions are not ideal for pics, still I hope you'll find the watch appealing.

Once again the Patek Philippe star is an understated beauty.

The beauty of simple things

If the design is a classic the proportions are quite modern and really appealing. You will also notice the bezel that will remind you the 5396.

The chronograph that asks you to listen to your body

The choice of a pulsometre is a nice one as it is perhaps in fact the most usable scale on a chronograph. We don't really need telemetres anymore and who uses a tachymetre?

Square but sweet pushers

The square pushers are slightly rounded at the top. They don't look like 5970 pushers either, remaining slightly more square.

The first simple hacking Patek Philippe chronograph

Precision of timing should be at the top again with this reference as the calibre is the first simple hacking chronograph calibre made by Patek Philippe. The CH 27-525 PS on the 5959 (and now 5950 too) was the first hacking chronograph calibre by Patek Philippe.

I can add that it beats at 28 800 vph, a faster speed than the one of the now gone (but not forgotten) 5070 Lemania based calibre CH 27-70 PS.

Open eyes

The dial shows a very simple face that is instantly familiar. The two seconds hands are slightly sunk.

Pure

The case lugs are like taken from an old Calatrava.

Pure Calatrava design

The 65 hours of power reserve should be enough to prevent the watch from stopping once you get hypnotized by the beauty of the piece.

Appealing tool

If you want to know more about the calibre you can read what I had written after its launch : http://patek.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-11/pi-3467161/ti-561706/s-0/

This exceptional new calibre, used here for the first time in a men's watch, is certainly going to catch our attention for long years.

Better than ever

The 39mm case is nicely filled by the calibre CH 29-535 PS. The thickness is a reasonable 10.90mm. The watch is worn on an alligator strap with a folding buckle (with the Calatrava cross).

Screwed back

The complicated calibre is a treat to look at. The level of finish is really superb and respects the high level of innovation and refinement of the mechanics.

Simple on the front but on the back.....

I can say that the watch is never more beautiful than on the wrist were you can rapidly appreciate its size.

Classy on the wrist

I've always loved the look of the 5070 but it was always too large for me. The 5170 is perfect for those sharing with me that position.

Perfectly sized IMO

Due to its style and to its definition too the 5170 is like an excellent find in an old family drawer. A good surprise that you really want to take years to appreciate.

A watch you want to respect

The combo of silver dial, gold hands and indexes, and the discreet case give a very sweet and warm feeling to the watch. After those last years of pink gold the yellow gold is finally like understated now.

A calibre that fills the case

Patek Philippe is launching many appealing pieces this year but this one is in my opinion the brightest one as it is not so unattainable and it is so obvious!

Perfect on my wrist

My wrist is still in tears to have lost that watch ! I can't wait to see it again soon.

You can appreciate the thinnness

Could I make this watch my everyday watch ? Yes I think! I hope! I dream!

Elegance

That watch has perhaps the power to delete many dreams of unreachable vintage pieces.

A modern case

It was really a pleasure presenting you this 5170J, you can't yet imagine how nice it is!

Nice with a browner strap too

Cheers

Dje

As much as the 5170J is a dream we would all want to come true, there are other dreams you just can't dream to see happen!

Those two watches, and specially the first one, are occupying the exact opposite situation to the 5170 on the Patek Philippe range of hand wound chronographs.

They will be as rare, expensive and ultimate as the 5170J will be everyday pleasing our lives (or some of some of us)!

Patek Philippe 5950A

The « first » one is a "simple" ultra thin split seconds chronograph. It uses no less than the thinnest split seconds chronograph calibre ever made. This calibre CH 27-525 PS was first presented in the still on the list reference 5959. If the calibre was an instantly recognized prowess, the 5959 is by many (not me) considered as much too small with its 33.2mm case.

A flat cushion

The new 5950 is offering the same calibre in a cushion case of 37 by 37 mm (max length 44.6mm). The watch thickness is only 10.15mm so 0.75mm less than the 5170J!

My favourite numerals

While we see this year that the 3939 may not be replaced by a similarly designed watch, this 5950 shows a favourite of many style of numeral indexes. I wonder if we will someday see such numerals on a simple watch in the Calatrava range?

My favourite Patek Philippe calibre

The best calibre IMO in the Patek Philippe range had to be presented in the best material, so the case is in steel (like many of the calibre parts) ! Who needs precious metal case when you get the most understated upperconceived chronograph?

Steel

Certainly this watch is and will remain for those "in the know"!

Black oxydized gold hands and indexes

Even the gold parts are black oxydized ! Understated I wrote!

An appealing calibre isn't it

How can we get also more understated than a monopusher chronograph ?

For those wanting even more you can also use the second plain steel back delivered with the watch!

Did we even dream about it before?

As much as this first watch is understated the second one is made pert!

The perpetual sister

The perpetual calendar split seconds version 5951P is transfigured by a very strong dial that is really different to everything we have seen so far from Patek Philippe.

In fact the watch is differently appealing. Firstly by its perpetual calendar plate adding two millimetres to the thickness, for a total thickness of 12.35mm.

This plate is totally new and brings 148 additional components in a volume of a disc of only 27mm of diameter by 2.05mm of thickness! Amazing no?

One counts the seconds, this one counts the eternity

Patek Philippe has applied for two patents with this new calendar plate that will certainly be the rarest production perpetual calendar by Patek Philippe. One concerns the constant force applied for the date change at the end of the month, be it  a month of 28, 29, 30 or 31 days.

Much better looking in real than on pics

If the 5950 was perfect in steel, this sister is offered in a platinum case.

Diamond for platinum

Some will prefer the simplicity of the 5950, others will see the 5951 as a super 5004 (that it will not replace, the 5004 still being in the catalog at a very different positioning). I can just say that I love the 5950 much more, but the 5951 is much better in real than on pics!

The same perfect back of the two sisters

Anyway I'm very happy to see this year more offerings based on the extraordinary calibre CH 27-525 PS! These dreams will still be there once we will have put a 5170J on our wrists.

Darth Vader's watch

If you're tempted to criticize the 5951 for its daring look, let it to those who love it. Anyway nobody asks you to like it!

The reset red hands will be only one in the end!

And wait for more pics in the future as we still have to see it with the two red central hands reset at 0 !

If you need a perpetual calendar

And if you want to write bad comments about the 5950A, don't even try here! 

Cheers

Dje

Let me begin to say to those who love the slate grey dial of the original 5960 that the original is not discontinued but completed by this gorgeous blued dialed version.

The perfect colour for enjoying the greatness of life

After four years of life the 5960P is now available with a colour of dial that is showing its power this year. Hold on until you see the 5140P pics!

The 5960 is completely changed by this colour

The 5960 is the ideal modern everyday chronograph for those finding the 5170 too classic! I need both in fact!

The chronograph counters seem so much more readable too

The two colours of the chronograph monocounter also seem to add a lot to the readability of the sports watch. As soon as I will be able to run with it I will confirm!

Choose yours

Of course the grey dial remains very beautiful but please look above again! 

Calibre CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H

The great calibre of this watch is still as appealing and remains unchanged of course.

kind of a cool more recent vintage look

Cheers

Dje

Patek Philippe reference 5980/1A has been one of the most looked after complicated pieces in the last years. The blue dialed version in steel is still offered but is now completed by a second dial variation of charcoal to black nuances.

Patek Philippe 5980/1A with black/charcoal grey dial

The black version is now loosing the refined aspect of the blue dial and appears like a true tool watch!

A true sports watch

I've been really surprised by this watch the day I've been able to put it on my wrist. This case is not so large and fits very nicely my medium sized wrist.

Totally wearable even for medium sized wrists

I must say that I prefer the blue dialed version as I have to confess that I'm quite appealed by the blue dialed 5711/1A too!

On the contrary I admit that the black dialed 5980 is somewhat more modern looking.

A darker watch

The 5980R is another new offering. While the 5712 is no longer offered in (non jewelled) gold versions the chronograph is now available in a 5N gold that is darker than classical pink gold. The brown dial completes the package.

Patek Philippe 5980R

This watch is certainly less sporting due to its crocodile strap and is no longer able to be considered as a tool watch, or a luxury tool watch!

A watch for looking at sports

In fact this watch will certainly look perfect in the evening, back at the yacht club cocktail, while the steel version will be perfect for the regattas in the afternoon.

Tuned for the south of Brittany

This picture below reminds us that the Nautilus line really has a strong case design. Here in a less thin version as the watch comprises an annual calendar chronograph.

A sculptural case

You may have understood that I'm not too fan of this one. Of course I can't love them all!

Another strong black face

Are you planning to offer some partnership to your 5712R ?

Perfect for mega yachting

Cheers

Dje