Dr. N.
At the beginning of January 2021, rumors began to circulate regarding the possible production exit of some references Patek Philippe, of which the most representative is certainly the Patek Philippe 5711 Nautilus. When these rumors were then confirmed, there was a flare-up in the prices, already much higher than the price list, of this highly appreciated timepiece.
Let's go and see some of the most important Patek Philippe released in January 2021.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 / 1A
Certainly the production exit that made the most noise. The Nautilus is one of the most popular watches in the Patek Philippe range. Originally designed by Gerald Genta, Patek Philippe Nautilus has remained the absolute reference in luxury sports since the seventies together with its great rival, Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak. It is difficult to think that, in the long run, Patek Philippe it will deprive itself of the Nautilus, one of the most popular pieces of his collection. In the short term, however, the announcement of the withdrawal from production has only triggered the demand for 5711 / 1A, bringing the market price, already double compared to the price list, to previously unattained peaks. It will take a few months to understand if these price levels are a speculative flare or if they will actually settle on such high figures.
Patek Philippe Annual calendar with moon phases ref. 5416
This classic evening watch boasts the famous case Calatrava di Patek Philippe, a balanced dial that can integrate numerous indications without appearing too crowded. Included in a non-excessive 39 mm case we find the power reserve, the day of the month and the week, the month of the year, the moon phases and, of course, hours, minutes and seconds. Complete the pleasant aesthetics of the Annual calendar ref. 5416 the sapphire crystal caseback, which allows you to admire the well-finished movement that is expected of a Patek Philippe.
World time 5131 / 1P
Il Patek Philippe World Hours 5131 / P is another model that leaves us this year. A platinum version of a highly regarded house watch Patek, equipped with a complication that allows it to keep time in different locations across all 24 world time zones. The 39.5 mm platinum case dialogues with the “glacial” theme of the dial, obtained with an unusual northern perspective of the world, centered on the Arctic. The map is made by placing successive layers of enamel in the center of the dial, a technique called cloisonné, which can only be done by expert craftsmen - enamel is one of the most difficult materials to work with.
Minute Repeater with Perpetual Calendar 5374P
We close the review with a flourish with a beautiful example of what Patek Philippe he knows how to deal with his Grand Complications. In this Patek Philippe 5374P, the 42 mm platinum case and the precious black dial made of enamel - a material that guarantees a potentially unlimited duration to the dial itself - welcome a movement that integrates two of the three most prestigious complications existing in watchmaking. Let's talk about the Perpetual calendar and Minute Repeater, complications that alone are enough to qualify a timepiece as of high prestige, but which together are accessible only to a few maison top notch, like Patek Philippe.
