Patek Philippe At Watches And Wonders 2026 Part One

This was a very big year for Patek Philippe at Watches and Wonders 2026 with four brand-new creations, four limited editions to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nautilus, and 16 cool new line extensions. Here, in part one of our Patek Philippe roundup, we go through the brand-new creations and celebratory Nautilus watches.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 50th anniversary

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To celebrate 50 years of what has been Patek Philippe’s most popular watch since the pandemic era, Patek Philippe introduced four new versions of the sporty elegant time-only Patek Philippe Nautilus, each a limited edition. First off, Patek Philippe introduced two white gold Jumbo models in 41 mm, one on a white gold bracelet (Reference 5810/1G-001) limited to 2,000 pieces and one on a composite strap (Reference 5810G-001) with hour markers set with baguette-cut diamonds limited to 1,000 pieces.

Reference 5610/1P-001 adopts the same minimalist approach but comes in a 38 x 6.9 mm platinum case (the so-called Medium) on a platinum bracelet. For those who like to know, the first Medium Nautilus was launched in the 1980s. Like all platinum pieces by Patek Philippe, it has a single diamond set into the case, but for the first time this diamond is placed on one of the flanks at 9 o’clock instead of the between the lugs at 6 o’clock. This is an edition limited to 2,000 pieces and destined to be rather in demand thanks to its very wearable size.

The look and feel of these timepieces are entirely faithful to the line as it was conceived. They are powered by ultra-thin automatic Caliber 240, only 2.53 mm in height, which is engraved with the inscription “50 1976-2026.” This movement was introduced in 1977, only one year after the original Nautilus launch in 1976. All three of these limited-edition Nautilus models are hours and minutes only.

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Finally, Reference 958G-001 is a very special tribute to half a century of the Nautilus as it is a surprising desk watch. Its white gold case measures 50.65 mm, and it has no bracelet since it is not meant to be worn. A hinged cover protects the sapphire crystal case back, which reveals an inscription reading, “50th Anniversary Nautilus 1976-2026 Patek Philippe.” This hinged back also serves as the stand.

Its typical blue dial boasts baguette-cut diamond hour markers totaling 0.96 ct and indicates hours, minutes, small seconds, and date as well as power reserve of the hand-wound eight-day Caliber 31-505 8J IRM CI J.

Though Patek Philippe is not one that loves to expound on the fact that Gérald Genta originally designed the iconic Nautilus, in its press release the company refers to him not by name but as “that enfant terrible” and that the fourth limited piece is a nod to his disruptive and surprising presence.

Patek Philippe Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5840P-001

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The square Nautilus spinoff Cubitus received its first major complication at Watches and Wonders 2026 in Ref. 5840P-001. Housed in a 45 x 10 mm platinum case (with a baguette-cut diamond at the usual 6 o’clock spot), this skeletonized watch features a blue openworked dial, whose design was inspired by the horizontal motif characteristic of all Cubitus models. Delicate, pierced strips reveal the plate and bridges of skeletonized, shaped, ultra-thin, automatic Caliber 28-28 Q SQU, which boasts a perpetual calendar with day, date, month, leap year, 24-hour display, and moon phase.

It comes on a Cordura composite strap with textile motif in navy blue.

Patek Philippe Celestial Sunrise & Sunset Ref. 6105G-001

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The brand-new Celestial is, as one company press representative described during Watches and Wonders, a “reinterpretation” of the astronomical timepieces that Patek Philippe has released over the years. It is the product of more than five years’ worth of development and six pending patents.

Coming in a wearable 47 x 12.19 mm white gold case, it extols modern design with a bold X-shaped motif in engraved relief on the case band that continues on to the solid case back. It comes on a black composite strap that is directly incorporated into the case.

The heavenly black dial faithfully represents the sky chart as observed from Geneva, the location of the Patek Philippe manufacture. For the first time, a Patek Philippe watch also displays the times of sunrise and sunset. Above and beyond that, it shows the angular motion of the moon as well as the phases of the moon and the date and time. And all of this is regulated by the two crowns on the side of the case.

The Celestial is powered by new automatic Caliber 240 C LU CL LCSO, which allows simultaneous correction of the time and the sunrise/sunset indications during the changeover between summer and winter time thanks to one of the patents.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5249R-001 The Crow and The Fox

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This super playful wristwatch is a new interpretation of a Patek Philippe pocket watch from 1958 that is on display at the Patek Philippe Museum. And it represents the brand’s first automaton wristwatch.

The Crow and The FoxRef. 5249R-001 indicates only hours and minutes, but it does so on demand using two poetic figures from a 17th-century fable by Jean de la Fontaine. While the original pocket watch used a double retrograde system modified by legendary Genevan watchmaker Louis Cottier, this new wristwatch was completely re-engineered by Patek Philippe and is now powered by Caliber 31-260 PS HMD AU, which is ultra-thin and automatic with a platinum micro rotor. The retrograde display uses cams and a patented coupling system to avoid damage. Opening the hinged lid on the back of the rose gold case allows a view of this amazing movement.

The time is shown on demand by pressing a button: the hour is indicated by the fox’s paw from 12 to 6 o’clock and its muzzle from 7 to 12 o’clock, while the minutes are shown by a hand decorated with a piece of cheese in honor of the fable’s moral.

Annual production of the 43 x 12.62 mm rose gold watch is limited, but this is not a limited edition.

Patek Philippe Calatrava Alarm Ref. 5322G

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This dazzling new watch from the Calatrava line brings the 24-hour alarm function chiming on a classic gong to the fore thanks to brand-new automatic Caliber AL 30-660 SC. It is housed in a 41 x 12.55 mm white gold case decorated with clous de Paris (hobnail) guilloche on the case band – a nod to the classic watches of the Calatrava line.

Despite all the grandeur of its clever and superbly finished movement, it is still the granulated, textured lacquer dial of this model that takes all the attention thanks to the fact that it is a bit glittery, very modern, and trend adjacent. This watch comes with either a blue (5322G-001) or a green (5322G-010) dial with a black gradient on the periphery. It is delivered with two interchangeable composite and calfskin straps.

Watch out for part two coming soon!