Patek Philippe

It was promised so here comes the time to share pics of the new Patek Philippe models launched this year at Basel.

Let me say first that now that I've seen them, many of these like often really deserve to be seen on your wrist to be fully appreciated.

I've seen all models except the new 5074 minute repeater perpetual calendar with black dial.

King's choice

This first picture is just to pump up the volume (of pressure) !  

Patek Philippe 5102PR

I had had the opportunity to try on the 5102J two years ago and it had left a very positive impression on me beside its size. The new 5102PR is even more appealing and the two colours of the case give it a very refined look (even more so).

Sculptural side

This watch is very hard to picture as the dial easily turns black depending on the light. Obviously it has the colour of the space out there.

I can understand why so many PuristS are mad about this watch. It is pretty unique in its style in a collection of Patek Philippe watches, and even in a collection of watches.

Star Wars

Obviously this second wrist shot is not made on my wrist ! I found a kind lady to offer her wrist and show you the new Gondolo Serata 4972/1. This white gold Gondolo case is set with 130 diamonds for a total approximating 1.8 carats.

Ladies of taste

The dial is made of guilloched mother-of-pearl.

Simple

The best surprise was the 5098R, the pink gold version of the men's Gondolo issued two years ago. I'm keen on pink gold watches and this case style with a vintage touch goes perfectly with the new "pinker" tone of gold.

Patek Philippe Gondolo 5098R

The cambered case is really pleasing on the wrist. The volume is very generous and present on the wrist, while keeping smart dimensions of 32mm x 42mm.

Pink and warm

Not pictured here is the most pleasing calibre 25-21 REC, the rectangular version of the 215 shared with reference 5124.

Perfect on the wrist

The brown numerals and hands are very tasty and both vintage and trendy at the same time.

Brownish dial

This watch instantly becomes my most probably buy in the range as it is also one of the most affordable of the new models.

Blue seas

This new 5131G will quite probably be one of the most sought-after new models, for good reasons. Its enamel dial is really superb and the white gold case and bezel are perfectly complemented by the blue of the sea!

Discreet engravings

I had this year the same impression that the one I had last year with the yellow gold version: the engravings on the case let a pure dial and at the same time are in fact very discreet when the watch is on the wrist. You should not dismiss this watch for this reason alone and if you're tempted you'd better try to see one before criticizing the engravings. Of course it would have been better without, but it's not bad either with these on!

Patek Philippe 5101R

We can all fall in tears after the discontinuation of the 5101P. Then I can confess that the confrontation to the 5101R was another excellent surprise. I had never had the opportunity to try on the 5101 before. As expected the watch case is very long and the watch is imposing on the wrist, but what a beauty!

Gorgeous on the wrist

The sculptural case is amazing and is very nicely rendered in pink gold. Once again if the watch is not IMO very beautifull on the official pics issued, the real thing is another thing!

Tasty

This 5101R is an unformal watch to look at all week ends long !

Should I also say something about the back side?

Simple 5116

The new Calatrava 5116 is a 36mm watch equipped with the calibre 215 and finds its originality with an enamel dial. The watch is simple and beautiful and it is a very formal and classical offering. This is not my kind of Patek Philippe but the dial brings a new dimension to the classical branch of the Patek Philippe collection.

Enamel dial

This new 5960R is going to be the most looked after pink gold piece in the collection IMO. I should say that I was not appealed at all by the official pics after Basel. I could not imagine a pink gold version of what I see as a modern chronograph design. My mistake!

You'd better see it live

The 5960R is a gorgeous pink gold choice for those looking for a high volume piece (by PP standards). The dial works well, the red markings echoing the case colour.

My first PP Seal watch to look at

It was also my first opportuity to see the new Patek Philippe Seal and this watch was the only one bearing it ! Obviously out of the Seal in itself the calibre was not looking differently finished than before! We will discuss again about this new Seal.

Ladies' Aquanaut

The new 35.2mm Aquanaut Luce for ladies is an appealing stainless steel watch set with 46 diamonds approximating one carat. The dial is offered in white or black.

White dialed

The new women's nautilus is even more appealing, in white or pink gold cases.

Ladies' Nautilus

The dial can be silvery white or charcoal grey. This watch like the Aquanaut is equipped with a quartz calibre.

White dialed again

When I saw this new 5153J in official pics last months I immediately hoped for a white gold version next year. I even more hope now that I saw the real watch in yellow. I don't like yellow gold but I love this watch. I was a fan of the 5053 and I can just say this dial is even more appealing.

Patek Philippe 5153J

The officer's back is still a treat and the case is so nicely refined! For once the date is nicely integrated! Please the white one now!!

Officer's back

The Calatrava 4897 is a very appealing and tasty ladies watch featuring a manual winding calibre 215 below a stunning chocolate domed, guilloched and lacquered dial. The 72 diamonds approximating 0,47 carat don't disturb its modern elegance. A perfect 33mm case for your date!

Patek Philippe Calatrava 4897

If your date occurs on the seaside you should choose this chocolate dial pink gold Aquanaut to complement the 4897 !

Chocolate Aquanaut

The dial is superb, taking kind of patinated colours under the moving light. Available only in large size ref 5167 the watch is just amazing on the wrist and would be perfect on the best beaches!

Diving pink gold

Here comes now the most striking new offer ! Once again I was left cold by the official pics.

Now I can just say "run and order it"!

The 5970P is now in my opinion the most appealing 5970!  I'm serious.

The most awesome watch

The ebony black dial is just sublime. With this black dial the watch is just seemingly smaller and more refined on the wrist!

I've had an incredibly hard time putting this watch off my wrist. In fact I honestly wonder if this watch may not be "the" perfect watch to own for me, the only one to get and to keep!

I obviously can't afford it, but if you can……

Please understand that I generally dislike to push the trends with Patek Philippe hot models, but I owe you the truth (my truth): I'm in love with this 5970P!

Can I keep it please

Are you gone already?

Thank you for reading.

Cheers

Dje