


Every year Patek Philippe release a fleet of new Grand Complication and Complication watches and 2025 is no different. Between the Quadruple Complication, Calatrava 8-Day, new renditions of the Twenty-4 and beyond, there’s a lot to dig into. Plus the first expansion of the controversial Cubitus range. Let’s take a look.
Quadruple Complication Ref. 5308G-001

The Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication technically had its debut in 2023 as part of the Tokyo Grand Exhibition but now it’s making its first appearance as part of Patek’s standing collection in a new colourway. The four complications that form the quadruple are a chiming minute repeater, perpetual calendar, a chronograph and then a chronograph again because Patek are counting the Split-Seconds chronograph function as two.
It features a lovely ice blue dial with deep blue accents across the hands, hour markers and moonphase. It’s protected by a 42mm white gold case, which is big yes but by no means gargantuan given the amount of machinery packed inside.
Grand Complication Ref. 5370R

While you might recognise the display of the Grand Complication Ref. 5370R from previous split-seconds chronographs, this is the first time that the model has been presented in a rose gold case. To mark the adoption of this luxurious material it’s also presented with a grand feu enamel dial in brown with a beige tachymeter around the periphery. It reminds me of a warm cappuccino, which is something I could really do with right now.
Through the exhibition caseback you can admire the beautiful working of the calibre manual CHR 29‑535 PS movement with its polished edges and hint of Côtes de Genève.
Grand Complication Ref. 6159G

Sapphire dials are having their moment in the spotlight recently with Patek Philippe jumping on the trend alongside the likes of Bell & Ross and Christopher Ward – rarified company indeed. Patek’s though is a damn sight more interesting, revealing the inner workings of the perpetual calendar movement below. You can see the rotating disks for the day, month, leap year and moonphase. It also shows the mechanism for the retrograde date function in the dial’s centre.
Aesthetically it’s housed in 39.5mm white gold case with hobnail guilloché bezel. As for price, you’re looking at £100,920.
Complication Calatrava 8-Day Ref. 5328G-001

The Calatrava 8-Day Ref. 5328G-001 is the chariot for a new movement, the catchily-named calibre 31‑505 8J PS IRM CI J. It’s manual winding with an instantaneous day/date function and an 8-day power reserve with indicator. It’s a really good looking watch with a grainy blue dial and syringe style hands. The case is made from white gold with a diameter of 41mm and a hobnail guilloché caseband around the external edge.
Through the caseback you can admire the Côtes de Genève finishing across the plate. It would be nice to be able to see the double power barrel but that’s only a small comment.
Complication Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524G

A new rendition of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time is here. It presents the model in a 42mm white gold case with a brand new ivory colour dial. I really like the smooth lacquer texture paired with the large lumed Arabic numerals. The gentle, off-white colour makes it appear faux aged like a vintage pilot’s watch sun bleached by years of wear during rugged adventures. The travel time complication functions as a dual time zone indicator by featuring two 12-hour hands.
I know Patek Philippe are supposed to be high end and luxurious but a more accessible steel interpretation of their pilot’s watch would go down a treat.
Complications Ref. 4946R

Patek Philippe have released a new unisex interpretation of their annual calendar in rose gold. It’s the Complications Ref. 4946R, measuring 38mm in diameter without a gemstone in sight. What really captures the attention though is the linen style dial with gentle crosshatched texture that looks amazing. It’s accented by golden Arabic numerals and matching gold markings on the calendar subdials and railway minute track.
The movement inside is the 26-330 S QA LU, an annual calendar calibre. What that means is that it only needs adjustment once each year, at the end of February.
Twenty-4 Perpetual Calendar
For the first time in history Patek Philippe have dressed the Twenty-4 collection with a perpetual calendar. The Twenty-4 was originally designed to be Patek’s dedicated feminine collection but at 36mm in rose gold without any diamonds in sight, this is quite a unisex timepiece for those who appreciate vintage proportions. There are two dial options on offer, a linen texture white piece or a sunray brushed green.
The movement inside is the ultra-thin 240 Q with hours, minutes, day, date, months, leap year, moonphase and 24-hour indicator. For being the Twenty-4’s first complication watch, it’s certainly come out swinging.
Cubitus Ref. 7128
The first expansion of the Cubitus range is here and Patek Philippe are clearly hoping for the same success as the Nautilus 5811. The 7128/1G-001 in particular bears similarities due to its new blue dial and white gold construction that matches that of the 5711’s successor. There’s also a second edition of the Cubitus called Ref. 7128/1R-001 that swaps to rose gold with a brown dial.
While the Cubitus has yet to hit the highs of the Nautilus among collectors, it’s certainly a hit among Patek’s celebrity clients. I’m still not sold on whether the rectangle is the next iconic model. Plus Gerald Charles beat them to it.
Calatrava Ref. 6196P

Sometimes it’s nice to just strip away the fanfare of a mad complication and just admire the elegant beauty of watchmaking at its most pared back and refined. That’s what the Calatrava is all about and the 6196P achieves it with effortless grace. It measures 38mm in platinum giving it a high lustre across the polished bezel. The dial is presented in a salmon coloured rose-gilt opaline tone with an uncluttered, clean display.
Nautilus Ladies

Rounding out Patek Philippe’s releases are a trio of Nautili for ladies. There’s a full diamond Ref. 5811, in white gold with ice across the dial, bezel and bracelet. Technically as it measures 41mm it’s a unisex model and I can well imagine a few hip hop artists that could rock it. It’s joined by two 32mm models with diamond bezels and bright blue dials.
More details at Patek Philippe.
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