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Chmandaue's incisive post challenges Patek Philippe's design choices in their new calendar movement, specifically highlighting the 240 PS CI J LU with its big date complication. He scrutinizes the power reserve and the multi-pusher calendar setting, questioning whether these align with modern user expectations and Patek's own historical innovations. This discussion is crucial for collectors to understand the balance between tradition and contemporary horological advancements within the brand's offerings.
The Patek Philippe reference 5822P-001, known informally as the "Cubitus," offers a distinct presence within the brand's contemporary sports watch offerings. It presents an alternative aesthetic to more traditional Patek Philippe sports models, characterized by its robust design and substantial wrist presence. This reference caters to collectors seeking a bolder expression of Patek Philippe's design language, moving beyond the established lines while maintaining the brand's commitment to high horology.
This specific reference is crafted from platinum, a material often reserved for Patek Philippe's most significant timepieces. The case houses a self-winding mechanical movement, visible through a sapphire crystal case back. The front crystal is also sapphire, ensuring durability and clarity. The watch features a blue dial, a color frequently associated with platinum Patek Philippe watches, enhancing its collector appeal.
The 5822P-001 appeals to collectors who appreciate platinum watches with blue dials, a combination often sought after in the secondary market. Its unique design positions it as a piece for those looking to diversify their Patek Philippe collection with a model that stands out for its contemporary styling and precious metal construction. The "Cubitus" moniker reflects its distinctive form factor, setting it apart from other Patek Philippe references.
The whole line is growing on me in general.
Isn't anachronistic in 2024 a calendar watch that needs pushers to correct? Couldn't do that with the crown as many do now (even with perpetual calendars, actually)? IWC does that since the eighties, that's forty years... And I agree that less that two days of PR doesn't make sense either in 2024.
Having seen some real live pictures now, I must say the blue day date could have been a great watch, only if it would have been far smaller. The complications are good, the instant changes are top, pushers are still o.k. as the movement is too complex. 45 mm is huge, that is a shame!
According to Collectability , the cal. 240 base movement dates from 1977. The power reserve looks even worse when we consider that the beat rate is just 21,600 vph. To compare, the 90s-developed slim GP cal. 3100 delivers a comparable power reserve at 28,800 vph. Why there hasn't been a clean-sheet replacement in almost 50 years to one of the technical foundations of the company's mechanical watches? As for the dial side module, yes, pushers are anachronistic too. There should have at least been
I measured my large-sized Apple Watch - 38 mm wide. The Cubitus is as wide as an Apple Watch Ultra (44 mm wide)
why is the measurement given diagonally ?
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