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Patek Philippe Introduces Its First Complicated Quartz Wristwatch: the Aquanaut Luce Travel Time Ref. 5269/200R
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Patek Philippe Introduces Its First Complicated Quartz Wristwatch: the Aquanaut Luce Travel Time Ref. 5269/200R
Aquanaut Luce Travel Time Reference 5269/200R
The E 23-250 S FUS 24H does, however, present a more simplified variation of the Travel Time complication. It retains the two central hour hands, which include the skeleton hand for home time and the solid, lume filled for local time. Pulling the crown out to its initial stop, you are able to adjust the local time forwards and backwards, in one-hour increments. This adjustment is made while the home time hour hand and seconds hand continue to run, thereby, ensuring there is no loss of time.
The 5269/200R is being presented in a 38.8 mm rose gold case with 48 diamonds set on its bezel and a solid caseback. It comes fitted with a composite material, matte white strap that perfectly matches the white dial of the timepiece.
Tech Specs: Reference 5269/200R-001
Movement: Caliber E 23-250 S FUS 24H; quartz; two time zones: local and home time indication; day/night indication for home time in an aperture at 6 o’clock; sweep seconds; diameter: 23.9 mm; height: 2.95 mm; number of parts: 96
Dial: Matte white, embossed with Aquanaut pattern, gold applied numerals; local time hand: rose gold baton-style with luminescent coating; home time hand: skeletonized rose gold baton-style
Displays: Hour hand for local time (solid); hour hand for home time (skeletonized); minute hand seconds hand; aperture: day/night indication for home time
Case: Rose gold; diameter (10–4 o’clock): 38.8 mm; height: 8.77 mm; water-resistant to 60 m; solid caseback
Three-position crown: Pushed in: normal operation; pulled out (1): to set the local time (in one-hour step clockwise or counterclockwise) pulled out (2): to set the time and stop the movement
Diamonds: 48 diamonds: ~1.1 ct. (bezel)
Strap: Composite material, matte white; Aquanaut fold-over clasp
Price: USD 40,216
Aquanaut Luce References 5268/200R & 5267/200As
From there, we have black, white and olive dial versions of the timepiece in steel decorated with 48 diamonds on the bezel, all of which are powered by the Caliber E 23-250 S C quartz movement. And, of course, each watch is fitted on a composite material in colors that match their specific dials.
Tech Specs: Reference 5268/200R-001
Movement: Caliber 26-330 S C; self-winding; date in an aperture; sweep seconds; diameter: 27 mm; height: 3.3 mm; number of parts: 212; winding rotor: 21K gold central rotor; frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour (4 Hz); power reserve: min. 35 hours – max. 45 hours
Dial: Matte white, embossed with Aquanaut pattern, gold applied numerals; rose gold baton-style hands with luminescent coating
Displays: Hour hand; minute hand; seconds hand; aperture: date
Case: Rose gold; diameter (10–4 o’clock): 38.8 mm; height: 8.5 mm; water-resistant to 120 m; screw-down crown; sapphire crystal case back
Three-position crown: Unscrewed: to wind the watch; pulled out (1): to set the date; pulled out (2): to set the time
Diamonds: 48 diamonds: ~1.11 ct. (bezel)
Strap: composite material, matte white; Aquanaut fold-over clasp
Price: USD 49,914
Tech Specs: Reference 5267/200A
Movement: Caliber E 23-250 S C; quartz; date in an aperture; sweep seconds; diameter: 23.9 mm; height: 2.5 mm; number of parts: 80
Dial: 5267/200A-001: black; 5267/200A-010: matte white; 267/200A-011: khaki green; embossed with Aquanaut pattern, gold applied hour markers; white gold baton-style hands with luminescent coating
Displays: Hour hand; minute hand; seconds hand; aperture: date
Case: Steel; diameter (10–4 o’clock): 38.8 mm; height: 7.9 mm; water-resistant to 120 m; screw-down crown; solid case back
Three-position crown: Pushed in: normal operation; unscrewed and pulled out (1): to set the date; unscrewed and pulled out (2): to set the time and stop the movement
Strap: composite material, black, matte white or khaki green; aquanaut fold-over clasp
Diamonds: 48 diamonds: ~1.11 ct. (bezel)
Price: USD 20,108
Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968G
The 5968A-001’s most striking feature was its black gradient dial paired with a bold orange color applied to all of the chronograph displays, including the hands and sclaes for the chronograph seconds and minute hands. Curiously the watch delivered fit onto a black composite strap but also included an orange strap in the box, which played off the colors used for the chronograph elements on the dial.
Tech Specs: Reference 5968G
Movement: Caliber CH 28-520 C/528; self-winding; flyback chronograph; central chronograph hand; 60-minute counter; date in an aperture; diameter: 30 mm; height: 6.63 mm; number of parts: 308; winding rotor: 21K gold central rotor; frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour (4 Hz); power reserve: min. 45 hours – max. 55 hours
Dial: 5968G-001: blue, black-gradient; 5968G-010: khaki green; embossed with Aquanaut pattern, gold applied numerals with luminescent coating; white gold baton-style hands with luminescent coating
Displays: Hour hand; minute hand; chronograph hand (sweep seconds); subsidiary dial: 60-minute counter; aperture: date
Case: White gold; diameter (10–4 o’clock): 42.2 mm; height: 11.9 mm; water-resistant to 120 m; screw-down crown; sapphire crystal case back
Two-position crown: Unscrewed: to wind the watch; pulled out: to set the time;
Pushers: chronograph start and stop at 2 o’clock; chronograph reset and flyback function at 4 o’clock;
Corrector: Date correction at 8 o’clock
Strap: Composite material, midnight blue or khaki green; aquanaut fold-over clasp
Price: USD 69,194