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Patek Philippe's new 40 mm Cubitus models
Now that the photos are starting to arrive, I thought I could attempt a photo review of these two new Cubitus models, both in gold . Case: 40 x 8,5 mm Calibre 26‑330 S C/434 (4 Hz, 45h power reserve) Best, Emmanuel A/ Ref. 7128/1G-001 ( white gold case wi...
LARGE OR SMALL
I would have to see them side by side but the 40mm case seems like it would be better for me.
40mm on my wrist seems a
bit small, whereas 45mm is slightly large 43mm is the sweet spot for me regarding Cubitus IMO
And do you think they will also consider
making this intermediate size? Best, Emmanuel
Still do Not understand the strategy
Every detail they changed from the Natilus, made the Cubitus less elegant, attractive and desirable. Why haven‘t they just kept the Natilus in the Program? Everybody, beside the investor collectors, would have been happy. Best, Martin
+1
A step backwards. I do think the wig smaller ones looks best but a bit square with circular movement doesn’t seem elegant more like an afterthought
I personally prefer to refrain from any judgment until I have seen these watches for real.
This type of watches isn't my main focus anyway, but the hands-on experience might be much more attractive than I imagine. Best, Emmanuel
I agree always better to try on and see in person
I think it’s just interesting, horological meandering, if you will. For me I’m not that impressed with pp pieces in general so whatever they do to get hype and pieces sold is great. Regardless of in person thoughts, taking the nautilus and making it squar...
Thank you for your feedback.
My wrist is small too, so I’m almost sure that I would feel exactly the same way concerning the size. Are you interested in acquiring one? Best, Emmanuel
Predictably, because of the warm colors, I prefer the rose gold version.
This type of watches isn't my main focus, but I prefer to refrain from any judgment until I have seen them for real (if I ever do so). Best, Emmanuel
I personally prefer to refrain from any judgment until I have seen these watches for real (if I ever do so).
Integrated bracelet watches aren't my main focus, so I'm not that excited, but who knows how I would feel in front of them? Best, Emmanuel
I said the same thing to my first wife in 1992 when Cindy Crawford appeared on that Pepsi ad.
Been over thirty years, and I have yet to see her in the flesh to pass judgment. 😉
Truth be told. I have my own “Cindy Crawford” and have never looked back.
It’s cheaper to swap a watch than a wife!
Wife swapping is so retro 1970s.
It's 2025, hedonist orgies on the yacht is the 'in' thing. :-]
I remember watching a Monty Python skit as a child. I remember laughing along with my Father, but not really understanding what was going on.
youtube.com I’ve never been same since.
Got it...didn't see the link first time...
...as an American, there were a lot of terms/phrases I had to learn watching Python. 9 Stone is 126 pounds...I checked : )
Do reviewers ever measure these with calipers?
This seems a tad thicker than 8.5mm. I forget which, but there was another watch recently that looked massively thicker than what was stated in the review.
I agree with you that the thickness appears to exceed 8,5mm,
but it's the official info on Patek's website (that's where I got the number, not from a review)... Best, Emmanuel ...
Here's the photo on their site...
...maybe it's the slab-sided nature, but it seems thicker. I guess my point is, how many reviewers (you know the usual crowd) who actually handle the watches, measure them? ...
Coincidence: in this video,
Tim Mosso starts with the 5821/1A-001 and says that Patek claims a thickness of 8,3mm but he measures 8,6mm: exactly what you suggested yesterday! Cheers, Emmanuel
: ) Not a huge difference, but telling...
...I've noticed a trend lately where they declare a thickness and use the disclaimer, 'not including crystal,' Maybe it's one of those discrepancies...
It's a bit similar to the way brands
count the complications of their ultra complicated models: hours=1, minutes=2, seconds=3, etc. ;-)
If you can pull off the 45 mm,
then steel and two-tone are certainly a good choice. Best, Emmanuel
Good to know.
The square shape is unusual, so it's difficult to get an idea of how it really wears just from photos.
I have tried both in the metal
The G with the icy blue dial is nicer in my opinion A tad to small for me but would be great for ladies ...
Good to know!
On photos, I have a preference for the warmer rose gold variant, but I haven't seen these models in real life. Best, Emmanuel
And what do you think of this new Patek pattern
On the oscillation mass ? I really prefer the “côtes de Genève” and it’s smoothness from this more modern very “angular and squarish” pattern.
I feel just like you,
but then judging only from photos can be deceiving: I prefer to withhold my judgment until I get a chance to see these pieces in real life (if I ever do as they're not my main point of interest). Thanks for chiming in. Best, Emmanuel
I have tried them, and it is nicely executed but make too “industrial” compared to the more “handmade” feeling of the previous pattern
Other than that the Green dial and the two tone are really nice. The third model has something to me which does not make it.
Thank you for your feedback!
It's good to know that you've tried them on. Best, Emmanuel
But according to those who have tried it on,
it seems to wear smaller than it looks. Definitely a watch to see in real life if one is interested. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you very much for the attractive high quality photos!
IMHO Cubitus model line could be more elegant and harmonious without unnecessary and useless wide Nautilus-styled ears.
You may be right: I find it hard to figure it in my mind.
Thanks for the kind words. Best, Emmanuel
The smaller size is a step in the right direction
but in my eyes it's still an ugly watch! The 45mm Cubitus is a disaster on my 17,5 cm wrist The new 40mm Cubitus fits quite well but is still "not nice" ...
Thanks for sharing your hands-on impressions.
As I like your collection very much, I'm inclined to think that I wouldn't respond to the Cubitus either... Best, Emmanuel
A friend just tried these in an NYC event.
He said he ordered the original size. And I think PP is going to push the smaller size as a men and ladies watch.