The new Celestial & its background
Patek Philippe just released a new Celestial watch: the ref. 6105G-001 . It is an upgraded and completely redesigned version of its two predecessors : ref. 5102 , introduced in 2002 , and ref. 6102 , introduced in 2012 . Let's have a look ! A/ THE NEW CEL...
I will take the c/ Ref. 5102J-001...
...seems to have more depth to the dial and appears thinner. Although I'm surprised the current one is as thin as it is. Silly question: What if a customer wants to see the sky view from somewhere other than Geneva? I'm thinking of watches like the Jules ...
5102 for me as well. BUT...
I just love that Patek is moving the celestial complication forward with yet greater complexity!
Same for me. 5102 or, even more, 5106 are the winners aesthetically.
But the 6105 is a major release imo from a watchmaking perspective. Best, Emmanuel
Aesthetically I also prefer the 5102 or, maybe even more,
the 5106! But the new 6105 is a major release from a horological standpoint imo. Afaik, the sky chart isn’t customizable but I might be wrong. Best, Emmanuel
I like it!
At first, I didn't like the new Celestial. I didn't dislike it, but I was somewhat neutral and not positive about the Celestial. It didn't really follow any Patek Philippe design DNA. But, the more I see it, I want to say that we should applaud Patek Phil...
The modern design isn’t my favorite part of this watch:
I prefer the 5102 and even more the 5106. But from a horological standpoint this 6105 is a major release imo. Best, Emmanuel
My pleasure.
I really think this is a major release in terms of complication and innovation. The design isn’t really my taste, but that’s not a problem. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you so much.
Diving deep into such a reference and understanding where it comes from and what it does is a true pleasure for me. Best, Emmanuel
Yes Emmanuel, This celestial is
quite an innovative product indeed. Have you tried it yet ?
Unfortunately no.
The aesthetic isn’t my personal taste, but I think it is a major release from a horological standpoint. Best, Emmanuel
I still like the older models better.
The new one is good looking watch and because i have a slight bigger wrist i can wear it easily i still like the classic look of the original one.
Aesthetically I feel like you,
but I really think that the 6105 is a major release. In his recent post, ImranLondon expresses the emotional connection he felt when discovering this watch: very interesting. Best, Emmanuel
I like the 2026 celestial the best!!
the lugless case is quite cool.. it suits the overall look of the watch - very modern and futuristic.. But I think 45mm would be perfect.. Here is a lugless watch ~ 44mm on my wrist ...
Yes, the lug-less design makes all the difference and this piece fits your wrist perfectly.
Aesthetically, I personally prefer the more traditional 5102, but I agree that the 6105 is very well designed. And it's a major release. Best, Emmanuel
I’ve seen 6102R live once.
It’s bonkers. Just insane. These are such beautiful watches.
I can imagine how beautiful and appealing they look in person.
Hopefully I’ll be able to see one someday. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you so much, Imran.
Reading your hands-on impressions was a great pleasure, because you highlighted an emotional aspect that is impossible to perceive remotely through simple photos. Best, Emmanuel
Not bad.
Looks modern and refreshing with these updates. But I still much prefer the 5102G-001 - a little smaller, more traditonal case and its engraved Calatrava cross case flank.
Aesthetically, the 5102 is more my taste too.
That said, I think the 6105 is a major release from a horological standpoint. And I think the modern design is very well done, here. Best, Emmanuel