Overview of the "Advanced Research" Collection
Established in 2005 and now part of the Research and Development division, the Patek Philippe " Advanced Research " department is dedicated to pioneering research in new materials, technologies, and design principles. Physicists , engineers , microtechnic...
Hi Emmanuel, I had on my wrist several of these advanced research pieces and was smitten the most with
5550 due to its thinness and brushed dial ! So great ! "Terminator" looks like an odd ball but so sought after !🤣 Thanks for a very good post 👍
You are lucky, Gordon, to have been able to handle several of these!
And I easily believe that the 5550P is wonderful! "Terminator", well... is too Terminator-looking for me ! And I like the design of the Minute Repeater quite a bit! Best, Emmanuel
Great post!
I always liked the 5450p, the addition of platinum case and dial color and the size. Very sharp.
Outstanding post Emmanuel.
I have always been partial to the Advanced Research Aquanaut Travel Time. I had forgotten about the Minute Repeater but seeing these photos reminds me just how amazing it is. Those are my top two but really all of these pieces are winners. Thanks again fo...
Thank you so much, M4 !
Predictably, as I'm not fond of open dials, the Aquanaut is just too "Terminator"-looking for me (Gordon aka GLau's words, not mine! 😇) But concerning the Minute Repeater, I fully agree with you: it is stunning. One of the best and most successful mix of ...
Do you know if any of these technologies have entered the mainstream models?
Otherwise it would mean that they all somehow don’t have any advantages? Or am I wrong? Thx for sharing these! Dirk
Oh yes they have, Dirk!
For example, Gyromax® and Spiromax® and used in every current variants of the 240 caliber! Check out this page: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/movements/240 Best, Emmanuel
Interesting post. I always wonder in the case of these 'innovations' does it actually make the watches better....
more accurate, more durable or more time between servicing. Not sure if Pateks have ever been at the forefront of making so called tough watches like say a company like Rolex.
My knowledge is limited, so my answer will be limited too.
All I know is that several of these innovations are currently used in several Patek Philippe calibers. And I tend to think that they are truly beneficial in terms of anti-magnestism and durability. But I could be wrong, of course, as I’m no watchmaker unf...
E. you have outdone yourself. Amazing post. Thank you again. You continue to educate us.
Forgive me if I am wrong but does the 5235 have some of these innovations in the movement. I know it was never part oft. the advanced research collection J
Thank you so much, dear J:
your appreciation means a lot to me. As is stated on PP’s website: the 5235’s “high-tech regulating movement incorporates a Pulsomax® escapement and a Spiromax® balance-spring in Silinvar®: two developments from the Patek Philippe Advanced Research depart...
As impressive as the other ones are....
The minute repeater is to me, by far, the most compelling watch here
Like you said,
It successfully blends classical and modern elements of design and engineering like few watches have ever been able to accomplish! 😍🤌
I'm not sure what the exact inspiration was for the central, circular wire-like....
elements, but to me the intricately woven wire circles remind me of some of the most beautiful automobile and motorcycle wheels from the early to mid 20th century.... 😍
Well spotted!
Patek says that the design of the dial is a 5-part element with “an openworked motif inspired by the spoked wheels of vintage automobiles” 👌🏼👍🏼
In fact, several of these innovations
are already included in many calibers. For example Spiromax and Giromax are featured on all variants of the 240 caliber. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Best, Emmanuel
Lucky you!
I can only imagine, but "it looked insane" is exactly what I would have expected. Best, Emmanuel