The Grandmaster Chime Haute Joaillerie Edition 6300/403G-001 by Patek Philippe is a rotating model with two dials. The photo shows the time side and the calendar is on the back side.
To begin with, the new Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Reference 6300GR-001 is a mixed metal version of the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime. It was first introduced in 2014 as a limited edition before the current collection in 2016.
The Grandmaster Chime is Patek's most complicated watch with 20 movements.
It also includes five ringing modes, an alarm that rings a preset time and a date dial that shows the date on demand.
Ref. 6300GR-001 is available in white and rose gold. It still features two brown opaline dials and a handmade “Clou de Paris”, or hobnob motif, on the side showing the date. The wide brown alligator strap closes with a mixed metal buckle in white and rose gold.
The price is available on request.
Gemstone lovers and lovers of innovation will prefer the high jeweled version, the Grandmaster Chime Haute Joaillerie Reference 6300/403G-001. This model features a rotating dial with a completely different look and features.
Featuring 118 baguette-cut emeralds weighing a total of 7.87 carats and 291 baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of 20.54 carats, the hour side features a mix of emeralds and diamonds, two black opaline dials and a handmade Clou de Paris motif, while the calendar side features diamonds.
Also the black alligator strap features emerald-green hand stitching. Price is available upon request.
So this watch has a predecessor with baguette-cut diamonds, Reference 6300/400G-001, and a predecessor with baguette-cut diamonds and blue baguette-cut sapphire, Reference 6300/401G-001, which were released last year.
Moving on from the Reference 5316, introduced in 2017, is the updated Grand Complication Reference 5316/50P-001. The watch combines a minute repeater, a tourbillon, a perpetual calendar with a retrograde date hand and a moon phase indicator.
The new version features a platinum case and sapphire-crystal dial with a blue metallic effect and a black rotating bezel that allows a glimpse of the mechanisms underneath. Price is available on request.
Minute repeaters
Patek Philippe says it has the largest selection of minute repeater wristwatches in a brand's current collection, and now there are two more in the “Rare Handmade” category.
The brand's first model that always shows local time, the new Rare Handcrafts World Time Minute Repeater Reference 5531G-001, is the first World Time Minute Repeater watch to be in white gold.
The Grand Feu cloisonné enamel on the dial also depicts a steamer on Lake Geneva. The price of the watch is available on request.
The new Rare Handcrafts Minute Repeater Reference 5178G-012 has an automatic mechanism and “cathedral-style” gongs, so named for their deep, rich sound. The new dial also features a blue Grand Feu flinqué enamel on a handmade swirl pattern.
Its price is also available from Patek Philippe upon request.
The entire Rare Handcrafts collection is a collection of unique or limited edition pieces. Such as dome table clocks, desk clocks and pocket watches, in addition to wristwatches.
The complete 2023 Rare Handcrafts series, comprising 67 pieces, will be on display to the public at the Patek Philippe salons in Geneva from 1 to 15 April.
Calatrava
First introduced in 1932, the Calatrava is one of Patek Philippe's staple models, with the brand adding accessories over the years, such as dual time zones and a weekly calendar.
The Calatrava travel watch collection even includes the new Calatrava Reference 5224R-001. It features a dual Travel Time zone and an original 24-hour display.
It has a new 31-260 PS FUS 24H automatic winding mechanism, which has a patented system for correcting the local time from the crown.
The rose gold case has a blue dial with rose gold numerals and hand-changeable hour markers. The watch sells for $57,366.
Patek also introduced chronographs for the first time in the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time series.
The Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reference 5924G-001 has a blue-grey sunray dial and a navy blue grained calfskin strap, while the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reference 5924G-010 has a khaki green lacquered dial and an olive calfskin strap.
They are powered by the self-winding CH 28-520 C FUS movement with fly-back chronograph and Travel Time components with dual time zone. Both cost $75,699.
Three new Calatravas feature colour accents.
The Calatrava 6007G-001, 6007G-010 and 6007G-011 versions feature white gold cases and black ebony dials with an embossed “carbon” pattern, as well as colour splashes (yellow, red and sky blue respectively) that accentuate the dials and straps.
Powering them is the 26-330 S C automation movement with date and stop-seconds complications and they are priced at $37,850.
Finally, the Calatrava self-winding Reference 4997/200R-001 is especially addressed to women with its rose gold case and diamond bezel.
The purple dial features more than 50 layers of translucent lacquer in an embossed pattern of concentric waves. The watch is also powered by the ultra-fine automatic movement of 240 calibre. It costs $38,441.
Aquanaut
For 2023, Aquanaut Luce has a new accessory.
Aquanaut was launched in 1997 and the Aquanaut Luce women's range in 2004.
In 2021, the Aquanaut Luce was updated with a Travel Time model with two time zones and, in 2022, with a chronograph version with automatic rotation.
Now, the Aquanaut Luce Annual Calendar Reference 5261R-001 has an annual calendar. The rose gold model features a blue-grey dial and strap. It's a minimalist choice among Patek's offerings for women, with no precious stones, the company notes, and is priced at $61,506.
The new self-winding Aquanaut Luce Reference 5268/200R-010, meanwhile, combines a rose gold case with a taupe dial and integrated strap. The rounded octagonal bezel also features 48 diamonds.
It also contains the 26-330 S C automatic mechanism with a stop second mechanism, the case is waterproof up to 120 meters. It costs $53,818.
So now for men, the Aquanaut self-winding chronograph comes in rose gold with the new Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968R-001. It also features a degraded brown and black sunray dial and matching synthetic strap. It is priced at $75,699.
Its predecessors are made of steel and platinum.
More models
Another notable model of the 2023 is the Self-Winding Flyback Chronograph with Annual Calendar Reference 5905R-010. It combines the chronograph and the annual calendar component.
With a rose gold case and blue sunray dial, it is priced at $75,108.
Finally, the Gondolo Serata Reference 4962/200R-001 ($40,216) is what Patek calls a jewel watch. It's from the Gondolo collection whose inspiration is Art Deco.
The new version features a rose gold case with a curved spessartite garnets case. Even the dial features a brown lacquer and floral pattern.
Source: nationaljeweler.com
