25 Years Since 1999: A Breath of Fresh Air in the Watch Industry: Patek Philippe New Releases for Fall 2024 -C.museum News -
When you hear the name Patek Philippe, you probably think of it as a synonym for luxury watches. Patek Philippe has just announced its new collection, "Cubitus," for the first time in 25 years. Patek Philippe has been silent since the Twenty4 in 1999. This is big news for the watch industry.
Why now?
Robust luxury watch market : Since the COVID-19 pandemic, luxury watches have become increasingly popular as investment items, and the market has been booming.
Younger Generation Enters : Younger generations, especially investors and collectors, are beginning to enter the luxury watch market.
In this market situation, Patek Philippe has announced a new collection to capture the hearts of its customers. It will be interesting to see if it will be a killer of Patek Philippe's masterpiece, the Nautilus. What's more, the caliber of this special three-hand date model is the same as the Nautilus and Aquanaut, the base movement 5821/1A ( Caliber 26-330 ). It is only 8.3mm tall!
5821/1AR Cubitus
5821/1A - Cubitus
5822P - Cubitus
The featured model is a platinum model ( 5822P-001 ) equipped with a completely new movement. It will be interesting to see how the market responds. The basis of the movement is Patek Philippe's long-standing micro-rotor cal. 240, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. Approximately 200 parts have been added to the cal. 240 base movement, more than doubling the total number of parts to 353 .
All-new movement Cubitus Ref. 5822P Instantaneous Grand Date
Cal. 240 PS CI J LU
Automatic movement. Caliber 240 PS CI J LU. Large date display in two apertures. Day of the week by hand. Moon phase. Small seconds.
Features of the Cubitas Collection
Design : The square case is distinctive and the design is sporty yet elegant.
Material : A variety of materials are used, including steel, rose gold, platinum, etc. Functions : Equipped with advanced technology unique to Patek Philippe, such as an instantaneous jump mechanism.
Highlights of the Cubitas Collection
Technological innovation : The instantaneous jump mechanism is an advanced technology that allows multiple displays to switch simultaneously. Diverse lineup : There are various models available, including steel models and platinum models, so customers can choose according to their preferences and budget.
For Patek Philippe, a historic name in the watch industry, the first new collection in 25 years marks a significant event in the brand's history.
For details on the movement specifications, please refer to the official Patek Philippe website below.
https://static.patek.com/pdf/pressreleases/en/2024_PatekPhilippe_New_Cubitus_Collection.pdf
Images and specs: Excerpt from the official Patek Philippe page
Author: Contévanou Mr. Temp