Hi All, After seeing 2026 novelties in the metal, my take on the general direction of Patek is that
innovations continue while balanced with more colorful dials and straps to bring in younger collectors. The average age of Patek collectors is around mid to late 40s. As Cubitus was created with a younger crowd in mind, I see this strategy continuing step...
I don't know my Patek models as well as I should, but here goes . . .
For actual daily wear: 1. Calatrava time/date with salmon dial. Lovely, simple, understatedly elegant. 2. Cubitus perpetual calendar. That case looks like it was made for a PC display and I like the louvered dial. For sheer admiration: 1. Fox and Crow. Si...
So you actually got to try on the new models in person? What an amazing experience! A few were on display in Japan as well, but I'm most interested in the 5610.
It's a magnificent commemorative model, I really want one. The 5396 also has its own unique charm in this color.
Shun san, you need to try them on at your AD ASAP !
50th anniversary ones are naturally very interesting 👍
Great photos.
You must have enjoyed trying them all on. I like the 5810 and 5610 equally. Fortunately (or more aptly, unfortunately) for me I will not be in a position to have to decide. I also love 3738 return.
Thank you for this first hand article
The pictures were amazing. I quite liked the linen and hand hammered blue dial. I don't own a PP as such my opinion doesn't matter but to some extent I find it is becoming more and more difficult to separate the brand, the watches and the management from ...
Thank you JTCL ! Your kind reply encourages me to
continue in providing more similar posts !💪
Wow I love this post.
Thank you so much for sharing. I love your view point and photos. Sounds like an amazing time!
Thank you so much, Gordon, for this extensive report.
I didn’t examine closely all the new releases yet, but so far the Crow & Fox is my absolute favorite. I also consider the new Celestial to be a major release. And I think the small Ellipse could appeal to me quite a bit. The World Time Minute Repeater...
Hi Emmanuel, Very happy that you enjoyed the report !
The Fox & Crow automaton was a very pleasant surprise to me ! I LOVE it !
Hi Gordon,
I have mixed feelings about this watch. I like the hobnail case, which comes from the 5326G and can also be found in 5328G and 5226G, but the dimensions (41 x 12.22 mm) aren’t very appealing to me. Also, I have doubts concerning the on/off symbol of the a...
Hi Emmanuel, Other than the
cut-out at 12 which is not ideal, the color and texture of the dial really pop ! Furthermore, the alarm is somewhat similar to a MR in that there is one hammer. The sound is noticeable but not loud, hence apparently the alarm is meant for mainly for remin...
Yes, I knew there was a hammer and of course
this kind of chime is much nicer than traditional alarms. I would really need to see the watch in person to get a full idea of how it feels for me.
Fantastic write up and pictures Gordon, looks like a fun (if busy) trip.
I didn’t realize from all the other press I’d seen that the Nautilus Desk Clock was as small as it is; seeing it next to a watch gives great perspective. I’d expected it to be much larger for some reason. In terms of other releases, I still am puzzled a b...
Yes Jay, 50th pieces will be a very popular ! Which one of the 3
do you like most ? The 12 cut out is needed to show whether the alarm ⏰ is on. What is a better design for you ?
5810G, no question that’d be my pick.
I am still very much a Nautilus fan, but at the same time it remains a pointless watch for me as it’s unwearable. And these anniversary pieces even more so…destined to be flipped and flipped again and for the most part locked away for value retention or j...
The diamond hour markers are really great in the metal !
Good choice 👍 Guess you also like the blue strap ?
Excellent, thank you very much for sharing.
Love the 5610 and the Eclipse which look great on your wrist.
Thanks, Gordon, for the great
photographs! While I personally still don’t like the Cubitus, I think the new release is so far its most attractive version by far. As to your factual statement regarding “average age of Patek collectors”, I wonder whether what/whose data this is based on...
Hi Marc, the average age was not dreamed up by me but provided by
someone who is in the position to know this fact. 😉
Great write up Gordon of a truly very special W&W for Patek. For me one of the very best in recent years, even going back to the Basel shows.
So many novelties to like/love, including the fabulous automaton, the ground breaking new Celestial (both in complications and design), daring and beautiful new dial colors (eg the lacquered dial 5270Ps), 5227G salmon, exceptionally sporty and beautiful b...
Great write up Gordon of a truly very special W&W for Patek. For me one of the very best in recent years, even going back to the Basel shows.
So many novelties to like/love, including the fabulous automaton, the ground breaking new Celestial (both in complications and design), daring and beautiful new dial colors (eg the lacquered dial 5270Ps), 5227G salmon, exceptionally sporty and beautiful b...
Glad that you had a good read Patekova ! The Automaton was definitely a
WOW moment for me in terms of innovation and artistry !
Huge thanks for sharing this Gordon! 🙌🏻
I see you were very well hosted at the Patek booth 😉 A couple of questions, out of curiosity: - After trying on the 50th anniversary pieces, which one is your favorite? - Do you think the desk clock could also be a pocket watch? Cheers!
Hi 1WatchMan (who has more than 1 watch), For the 50th, I find the
P and G bracelet being my preference because they pay hommage to the original Nautilus. I would be super happy with either. In terms of dial, I love the one with strap because of the superb diamond hour markers. Strap piece looks modern but I like the fee...
Hahaha... indeed, too heavy for a standard pocket! 😅
Based on your feedback, I think we're quite aligned about the 50th anniversary pieces. I've already discussed with my AD about it and I'm afraid that I don't have many chances 😬 Apparently, the most demanded is the P one, so I've put my name down for the ...
Yes, best of luck to ALL of us !
Number wise, although 5810G with strap has only 1,000 pieces vs 2,000 for the other two, given more collectors likely want bracelet IMO due to homage, perhaps strap MIGHT have relatively lower demand ? Need to be strategic 😅
Although the 5810G might not sit well on your wrist, would you not
buy it if it were allocated to you ? I know you have a rotation of more than several watches 1WatchMan ! So just have this anniversary piece rotate now and then ? 😂
Would anyone refuse an
allocation of 5810G with strap because it does not sit well on his/her wrist ?😇
TYPO ! I meant "Perhaps 1WatchMan will refuse a 50th Nautilus ...
5810G allocation" ? 😂
Let's see...
I don't expect any allocation, but let's think about it if it actually happens 😅 What about you, do you feel more positive about a potential allocation? 😜
Many thanks Gordon for this extensive report about 2026 novelties
I was lucky to see them in W&W and not only in photo, it helps to have a better idea of the ones you like best... It's not easy to answer as many "novelties" aren't actual novelties but new color variations of existing references of the catalogue. I a...
great choices you made, especially the
5531 LE WT MR with engraving and enamel ! Best of luck with getting an allocation of the LE MR !
Which 50th anniversary will be the most sought after in your opinion?
I think if I were asked which one to buy from my dealer, i would have a big dilemma between the desk clock and the platinum nautilus… which one do you guys think would be best?
IMO, given the
rarity of desk clock with only a 100 pieces, it should be the most sought after but cannot be worn ! 😂 Perhaps you should aak for a desk clock and a platinum 5610 !💪