2024 Patek Philippe Releases
Patek Phillipe makes some of the most coveted and collectible watches across the entire watchmaking landscape. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the anticipation for what the brand will release is always high among enthusiasts. And 2024 was no different with plenty of predictions and leaks fueling the social media gossip mill. Here’s a look at all the 2024 Patek Philippe releases, complete with photos, specs, and prices.
A Handful Of Changes for Patek Philippe Watches Announced
- Two major evolutions for the Patek Philippe Seal
- All watches equipped with a Spiromax balance spring in Silinvar or a traditional Breguet balance spring must comply with a tight tolerance range of -1 and +2 seconds per 24 hours
- Patek Philippe has introduced a new unified standard of water resistance set at 30 meters for all watches certified as water-resistant, and tested for actual use at that depth. This covers hand washing, showering, bathing, swimming, and yes, diving to a depth of 30 meters.
- For all new Patek Philippe watches sold as of May 1, 2024, the duration of the international warranty increases from two years to five years
Cubitus
Thierry Stern told us to expect a new Patek Philippe collection in 2024 and it was assumed we’d find out more during a special collectors’ event in Munich, Germany, slated to take place in October 2024. However, Patek’s marketing team had booked an ad in Fortune magazine a little too early and the cat was out of the bag before the official launch date. What Fortune readers saw was a brand new square Patek Philippe watch that borrowed design cues from the revered Nautilus and unfortunately named the Cubitus.
Three models kicked off the new Patek Philippe Cubitus range, two time and date versions and one calendar versions with grand date, day, and moon-phase indications.
Cubitus 5821
The simpler of the two new Cubitus references is the ref. 5821, which is a time and date version of the watch. Patek offers the Cubitus ref. 5821 in two metal choices: full stainless steel and a two-tone steel and rose gold version.
Both models sport 45mm cases that measure 8.3mm thick. They also include squarish eight-sized bezels, horizontally grooved dials, and integrated bracelets. The similarities to the Nautilus are undeniable — the Cubitus watches even include the signature “ears” on the sides of the case.
The first of the pair, the ref. 5821/1A-001, is a full stainless steel model, furnished with a green dial, a shade we’ve seen in the past on the Nautilus 5711/1A-014. The second, the 5821/1AR-001, combines 18k rose gold and stainless steel throughout the case and bracelet and is paired with a blue dial.
Inside the cases is the Caliber 26‑330 S C automatic movement with 35 to 45 hours of power reserve.
Patek Philippe Cubitus Ref. 5821 Specs
| Model | Cubitus | Cubitus |
| Reference | 5821-1A-001 | 5821-1AR-001 |
| Case | Stainless Steel 45mm diameter 8.3mm thick | Stainless Steel/Rose Gold 45mm diameter 8.3mm thick |
| Dial | Green | Blue |
| Functions | Center hour, minutes, seconds hand Date window at 3 o’clock | Center hour, minutes, seconds hand Date window at 3 o’clock |
| Movement | Caliber 26‑330 S C Automatic winding 35 to power 45 hours power reserve 28,800bph (4 Hz) | |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters | |
| Bracelet | Integrated steel bracelet Patented fold-over clasp with lockable adjustment system | Integrated steel/rose gold bracelet Patented fold-over clasp with lockable adjustment system |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $41,240 | $61,280 |
Cubitus 5822P
The hero of the Cubitus collection, and indeed the model starring in the magazine ad that leaked the new Patek collection to the world, is the reference 5822P — a platinum version featuring grand date, day, and moon phase complications. The 45mm platinum case of the Cubitus is home to a blue dial and is paired with a navy blue composite (aka rubber) strap with a fabric pattern. Like all platinum Patek Philippe watches, the Cubitus 5822P includes a diamond set on the caseback at 6 o’clock.
The display caseback of the new square watch reveals Caliber 240 PS CI J LU, a brand new Patek Philippe movement based on the ultra-thin self-winding Caliber 240. Boasting six patents in the realm of energy management for all the complications, the movement supplies 38 to 48 hours of power reserve.
Patek Philippe Cubitus Ref. 5822P Specs
| Model | Cubitus |
| Reference | 5822P-001 |
| Case | Platinum 45mm diameter 9.6mm thick |
| Dial | Sunburst blue |
| Functions | Center hours and minutes Grand date in a double aperture Day by hand Moon phases Small seconds |
| Movement | Caliber 240 PS CI J LU 38 – 48 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Composite material, fabric pattern, navy blue Platinum Cubitus fold-over clasp |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $88,380 |
Grande Sonnerie Reference 6301A-010
This 2024 Patek Philippe release is a little different from the rest because it’s a one-of-a-kind piece made for the Only Watch charity event. This pièce unique watch reinterprets the Grande Sonnerie Ref. 6301, a piece originally launched in 2020, and marked the first time the reference has been presented in stainless steel — a rarity for Patek Philippe’s Grand Complications. Beyond the case material, the dial steals the spotlight with its intricate hand-guilloché pattern, illuminated by translucent blue-green Grand Feu enamel, and topped with twelve baguette-cut diamond hour markers.
The Caliber GS 36-750 PS IRM powering the watch is a manually wound movement with a grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie, minute repeater, and Patek’s patented jumping small seconds. The Grande Sonnerie Reference 6301A-010 hammered in at an impressive 15.7 million Swiss francs.
Nautilus Flyback Chronograph 5980/60G
In February 2024, a big batch of Patek Philippe watches was discontinued, including the Nautilus Flyback Chronograph 5980 family of watches. It turns out that it was more of a pause than a full-out cancellation because the reference made a comeback at Watches & Wonders 2024.
However, unlike previous versions, which were available in rose gold and two-tone steel and rose gold, the Nautilus Flyback Chronograph 5980/60G is a white gold variant with a blue-gray opaline dial. Rather than an integrated bracelet, the latest Nautilus 5980 comes with two straps: a blue-gray calfskin strap embossed with a denim motif and a composite strap with a blue-gray fabric motif. Honestly, I’m not sure slapping a pair of jeans on a white gold Nautilus is the best move here.
The opaline blue-gray dial — very matchy-matchy with the strap — includes the customary horizontal embossing, as well as white gold applied hours markers, the mono-counter at 6 o’clock, and a date at 3 o’clock.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5980/60G Specs
| Model | Nautilus Flyback Chronograph |
| Reference | 5980/60G |
| Case | White gold 40.5mm diameter 12.2mm thick |
| Dial | Opaline blue-gray |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes Flyback chronograph Central chronograph hand 60-minute and 12-hour mono-counter Date |
| Movement | Caliber CH 28‑520 C/522 45 – 55 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Calfskin, hand-stitched, denim pattern, blue-gray Additional composite strap, fabric pattern, blue-gray White gold Nautilus fold-over clasp |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $78,950 |
Aquanaut Travel Time 5164G
Already available in rose gold, Patek Philippe has now unveiled a white gold version of the Aquanaut Travel Time in the form of the reference 5164G. The 40.8mm white gold case is paired with an opaline blue-gray dial and a rubber strap in the same shade. The colorway works beautifully here.
The cleverly designed Caliber 26-330 S C FUS self-winding movement allows the display of a second time zone via a skeletonized hand while the solid local hour hand can jump forward or back with a push of the buttons on the left-hand side of the case.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5164G Specs
| Model | Aquanaut Travel Time |
| Reference | 5164G |
| Case | White gold 40.8mm diameter 10.2mm thick |
| Dial | Opaline blue-gray |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, sweep seconds Two time zones: local and home time indication. Day/night indication for local time and home time Date coupled with local time |
| Movement | Caliber 26‑330 S C FUS Self-winding 35 – 45 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Blue-gray composite strap White gold patented fold-over clasp |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $63,040 |
Aquanaut Travel Time 5269R
In 2021, Patek Philippe launched a quartz-powered, gem-set Aquanaut Luce Travel Time. For 2024, Patek has reinterpreted a similar concept but without the diamonds: the rose gold Aquanaut Travel Time ref. 5269R. One of the appeals of this quartz version is that the movement allows the setting of the dual-time functionality via the crown rather than having to depend on extra pushers on the left side of the case like the ones on the mechanical version.
Like many Patek’s novelties at Watches & Wonders 2024, the new Aquanaut Travel Time 5269R includes a blue-gray opaline dial and a color-matched blue rubber strap. The rose gold case measures 38.8mm in diameter, topped with the Aquanaut’s hallmark rounded octagonal bezel.
While some might lament the use of a quartz movement rather than a mechanical one to power the dual-time functionality of the watch, it does translate to a lower price point and many will argue, improved practicality.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5269R Specs
| Model | Aquanaut Travel Time Quartz |
| Reference | 5269R-001 |
| Case | Rose gold 38.8mm diameter 8.77mm thick |
| Dial | Opaline blue-gray |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, sweep seconds Two time zones: local and home time indication Day/night indication for home time |
| Movement | Caliber E 23‑250 S FUS 24H Quartz 35 – 45 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Blue-gray composite strap Rose gold patented fold-over clasp |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $35,350 |
Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie 5268/461G
Continuing its path of bejeweled high-jewelry Aquanaut watches, Patek Philippe launched the white gold Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie 5268/461G, all dressed up in dazzling diamonds and sapphires. Case-wise, there are baguette-cut sapphires on the bezel in a light-to-dark blue gradient and baguette-cut diamonds on the lugs. The use of both gemstones continues to the dial, where Patek has recreated the Aquanaut’s checkered pattern using alternating sapphire and diamond baguettes.
That center pattern is framed by a blanket of snow-set brilliant-cut diamonds, which is then topped with baguette sapphires for hour markers. It’s an intense panoply of precious gems, accompanied by a trio of time-telling hands at the center.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5268/461G Specs
| Model | Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie |
| Reference | 5268/461G |
| Case | White gold 38.8 mm diameter 9.1mm thick 40 baguette sapphires set into bezel, light to dark blue gradient 8 baguette diamonds set into lugs |
| Dial | 20 baguette sapphires (1.13 ct) 20 baguette diamonds (1.12 ct) 12 baguette sapphires (0.56 ct) hour markers 160 diamonds (0.71 ct) on the hour ring |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, sweep seconds |
| Movement | Caliber 26-330 S Self-winding 45-hour power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Blue-gray composite strap White gold patented fold-over clasp with 10 baguette diamonds (0.33 ct) |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $235,670 |
World Time, Date 5330G
Following the World Time Limited Edition Tokyo 2023 ref. 5330G launched exclusively for the Japanese market in 2023, Patek Philippe added a new version of its first world time watch with a date display to its regular production catalog.
The new Patek World Time 5330G-001 has a white gold case and a blue-gray opaline dial decorated with a “carbon” pattern at the center. The dial layout is classic Patek World Time but with the added benefit of a date ring around the periphery, used in conjunction with the red-tipped central glass hand to indicate the date in local time.
We see the jeans-like calfskin strap make an appearance here again, and I’m still not convinced this is the right choice for a Patek Philippe timepiece.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5330G Specs
| Model | World Time, Date |
| Reference | 5330G |
| Case | White Gold 40mm diameter 11.57 mm thick |
| Dial | Opaline blue-gray with “carbon” pattern White gold faceted baton-style hour markers |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, World time 24-hour and day/night indication for all 24 time zones Date ring with pointer hand |
| Movement | Caliber 240 HU C Self-winding 38 – 48 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Calfskin leather strap Blue/gray denim pattern Clevis prong buckle |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $76,590 |
In-Line Perpetual Calendar 5236P
As part of its Watches & Wonders releases, Patek Philippe has introduced the new ref. 5236P-010 In-Line Perpetual Calendar with a platinum case and salmon dial. This is the latest version of the model Patek introduced in 2021, characterized by its distinctive patented calendar display whereby the day, date, and month sit alongside each other in one oversized window. That inaugural version was also fashioned from platinum but it housed a blue-to-black gradient dial.
This second version of the reference 5236P has what Patek calls an opaline rose-gilt dial, better known as a salmon dial. There are also charcoal-gray white gold faceted hour markers and hands, which adds to the vintage-inspired look of the timepiece. In addition to the signature calendar window with three indications, there’s also the moonphase display at 6 o’clock, the leap year indicator aperture on the right, and the day/night indicator on the left.
The ultra-thin Caliber 31-260 PS QL automatic movement, which includes an additional module with three patents, as well as a platinum mini-rotor for improving winding power, is visible via the sapphire caseback.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5236P Specs
| Model | In-Line Perpetual Calendar – Grand Complication |
| Reference | 5236P-010 |
| Case | Platinum 41.3mm diameter 11.07mm thick Interchangeable solid and sapphire crystal casebacks |
| Dial | opaline rose-gilt dial (a.k.a. Salmon dial) |
| Functions | In-line perpetual calendar Day, date, month, leap year, and day/night indication in apertures Moon phases. Small seconds |
| Movement | Caliber 31‑260 PS QL 38 hours – 48 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Shiny chocolate brown alligator leather Platinum fold-over clasp |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $141,400 |
Alarm Travel Time 5520RG
Patek Philippe has expanded its Alarm Travel Time offering with a new version in a subtle two-tone mix of mostly rose gold with a touch of white gold. Like the previous Alarm Travel Time watch in platinum (introduced in 2019), the Patek Philippe Ref. 5520RG sports a 42.2mm case with four pushers jutting out from the sides. On this newest version, the tubes of the pushers are made from white gold while the rest of the case is crafted from rose gold.
As the name suggests, this is an alarm watch, and that programmable alarm chimes via a hammer striking on a classic gong. The gray sunburst and charcoal gray dial retains the signature Patek pilot watch design, featuring lumed Arabic numerals and sword-shaped hands, along with all the calendar, dual time zone, and alarm indicators peppered throughout.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5520R Specs
| Model | Alarm Travel Time |
| Reference | 5520R |
| Case | Platinum 42.2mm diameter 11.6 mm thick Interchangeable solid and sapphire crystal casebacks |
| Dial | Gray sunburst and charcoal gray White gold applied numerals with luminescent coating |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, sweep seconds 24-hour alarm with chime on classic gong Alarm time indicator Alarm on/off indicator Alarm day/night indicator Two time zones: local and home time Day/night display for local and home time Date subdial |
| Movement | Caliber AL 30‑660 S C FUS 42 hours – 52 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Calfskin leather strap Clevis prong buckle |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $259,240 |
Annual Calendar 5396G
The annual calendar is a Patek Philippe invention, launched in 1996. Since then, the company has faithfully expanded its annual calendar collection with various sizes, metals, and dial executions. The Reference 5236 has been a mainstay of the lineup since 2016 when it was unveiled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the collection.
Part of the 2024 Patek Philippe Watches and Wonders releases was a fresh version of the Ref. 5236 Annual Calendar in white gold with a blue-to-black dial and baguette diamond hour markers. The rest of the details remain the same, which is to say a restrained 38.5mm case, a pair of calendar windows at 12 o’clock for the day and month, a moonphase dial at 6 o’clock, and a date aperture below it.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5396G Specs
| Model | Annual Calendar, Moon Phases |
| Reference | 5396G-017 |
| Case | White Gold 38.5mm diameter 11.2mm thick |
| Dial | Blue to black gradient Baguette-cut diamond indexes |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, sweep seconds hand Annual Calendar Day, date, month indicators Moon phases 24-hour indication |
| Movement | Caliber 324 S QA LU 24H/303 Self-winding 35 – 45 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Shiny blue alligator strap Fold-over clasp |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $63,510 |
Golden Ellipse 5738R
One of the Patek Philippe watches that’s having a major moment in the vintage market is the Golden Ellipse, coveted for its mid-century style, restrained proportions, dressy look, and simple two-handed dial. Its signature trait is the ellipse-shaped case, inspired by the Golden Ratio.
Patek Philippe is clearly riding that wave of popularity with the release of the pink Golden Ellipse ref. 5738/1R at Watches and Wonders 2024, complete with an old-school style chain bracelet made entirely in pink gold. The bracelet, which apparently took Patek over 15 years to develop and includes over 300 links, is made using a combination of modern machinery and traditional hand-finishing and hand-assembling. The bracelet benefits from a fold-over clasp with three adjustment positions for easier shortening/lengthening.
Contrasting with the rose gold bracelet and case is the stark ebony black dial, punctuated with slim rose gold hands and indexes.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5738R Specs
| Model | Golden Ellipse |
| Reference | 5738/1R |
| Case | Rose gold 34.5 x 39.5mm 5.9mm thick Crown set with onyx |
| Dial | Ebony black |
| Functions | Hours, minutes |
| Movement | Caliber 240 Self-winding 48 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Bracelet | Rose gold chain bracelet with 363 elements including more than 300 links Engraved fold-over clasp in rose gold with three adjustment positions. |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $60,100 |
Perpetual Calendar with Retrograde Hand 5160/500R
After Patek Philippe discontinued the white gold ref. 5160 Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Hand earlier in 2024, the brand revived the model at Watches and Wonders 2024, this time in pink gold with a silvery opaline dial.
The intricate engraving on the case illustrates Patek’s “Rare Handicrafts” division, which champions traditional decorative techniques. The hand-engraved pattern, composed of volutes and foliage, draws inspiration from a pocket watch from the Patek Philippe Museum. The back of the “Officer’s style” case includes a hinged dust cover that can be opened for a view of the movement inside the watch.
The ref. 5160/500R-001 is a Patek Philippe Grand Complication, combining a perpetual calendar with a retrograde date hand on the ornate dial. The center of the dial includes an engraving that echoes that of the case, framed by blackened white gold applied Breguet numerals around the periphery.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5160/500R Specs
| Model | Perpetual Calendar with Retrograde Hand |
| Reference | 5160/500 |
| Case | Rose gold, hand-engraved 38mm diameter 11.81mm thick Sapphire crystal caseback protected by hinged dust cover |
| Dial | Silvery opaline, hand-engraved center |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, sweep seconds Perpetual calendar with retrograde date hand. Day, month, and leap year Moon phases |
| Movement | Caliber 26‑330 S QR Self-winding movement 35 – 45 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Strap | Brown alligator strap |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $202,090 |
Twenty~4 Quartz 4910/1201R
2024 marked the 25th anniversary of the ultra-popular Twenty~4 Quartz ladies’ model, so Patek Philippe is celebrated with a new version of the watch.
The anniversary Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Quartz Ref. 4910/1201R features a rose gold rectangular case, set with two rows of 17 brilliant-cut diamonds on each side of the bezel. The vibrant purple lacquer dial is decorated with embossed concentric waves while the customary manchette (cuff) bracelet is made entirely in 18k rose gold.
Patek Philippe Ref. 4910/1201R Specs
| Model | Twenty~4 Quartz |
| Reference | 4910/1201R |
| Case | Rose gold 25.1 x 30 mm 6.8 mm thick |
| Dial | Embossed purple lacquer dial |
| Functions | Hours, minutes |
| Movement | Caliber E 15 Quartz movement 35 – 45 hours power reserve |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters |
| Bracelet | Rose gold Fold-over clasp |
| 2024 Retail Price (MSRP) | $47,610 |
2024 Patek Philippe Releases
Patek Philippe released the bulk of its novelties at Watches & Wonders, a customary tradition. That even saw a total of 11 new Patek Philippe watches, incorporating revivals of some old favorites and plenty of variants rendered in new materials or colorways. However, its biggest announcement was no doubt the introduction of the Cubitus, which came later in the year.
In short, Patek Philippe played it safe during the first half of the year but came out guns blazing with the new square-watch Cubitus collection in the Fall. Some hate it, some love it — and that’s a good sign in my opinion because watch enthusiasts care enough to form a passionate opinion about a new Patek Philippe release.
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