Patek Philippe redefines “elegant sporty” with the new Cubitus Collection
In the world of haute horology, few names resonate with the same level of prestige and craftsmanship as Patek Philippe. Known for its virtuosity in timepiece complications, the Swiss luxury watchmaker has now ventured into bold new territory with the launch of its Cubitus collection, which stands as a striking testament to the brand’s ability to harmonise daring design with nuanced elegance.
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A Fresh Perspective on Form
The Cubitus collection marks a pivotal moment for Patek Philippe, showcasing a captivating square-shaped case with rounded corners that defies conventional watch aesthetics. Each model in this innovative collection possesses a distinctive character that caters to a diverse range of tastes and occasions. The technical marvel, the Cubitus Instantaneous Grand Date, Day and Moon Phases (Reference 5822P-001), is crafted from luxuriously polished platinum. Its new movement, complete with instantaneous displays, boasts six patent applications, underscoring the brand’s commitment to technical mastery.
The two-tone Cubitus Reference 5821/1AR-001 strikes a nostalgic chord with its steel and rose gold composition paired with a mesmerising blue sunburst dial, blending modernity with vintage charm. Meanwhile, the Cubitus Reference 5821/1A-001, embodying the quintessence of sporting elegance, shines with a contemporary olive-green sunburst dial, making a sophisticated statement for the discerning modern wearer.
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Celebrating Watchmaking Heritage
Patek Philippe’s historical legacy is rich with elegant designs that have become icons in the world of watchmaking. The Cubitus collection joins illustrious predecessors like the Calatrava, Golden Ellipse and Nautilus, each exemplifying the brand’s ethos of timeless beauty. The Calatrava, introduced in 1932, set the standard for round wristwatches, while the Nautilus revolutionised sporty elegance with its bold design in 1976. Each Patek Philippe watch tells a story, masterfully balancing aesthetic sophistication with a passionate dedication to the art of watchmaking.
The Allure of the Cubitus Collection
The new square-shaped case, marked by an elegantly slim profile, is a departure from traditional watch design that invites curiosity. It represents Patek Philippe’s desire to reinterpret the “elegant sporty” style in a way that’s both contemporary and timeless. The collection celebrates the art of watchmaking not just as a craft but as a form of expression that transcends mere functionality.
Stepping into the universe of Patek Philippe’s Cubitus collection is like peeling back the layers of a luxury experience that marries precision with personality. Whether you’re drawn to the technical sophistication of the Grand Date model or the vintage charm of the two-tone variant, there’s an undeniable allure that beckons the connoisseur.
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Cubitus Instantaneous Grand Date, Day and Moon Phases (Reference 5822P-001)
A completely new model in platinum with original displays uniting a large-format date, the moon phase and the day of the week, all changing instantaneously, the new Cubitus flagship is powered by the new calibre 240 PS CI J LU self-winding movement, which itself is packed with innovations that guarantee perfect alignment of the large-date digits, and the possibility of correcting all the indications at any time of the day.
The grand date is displayed in a double aperture at the 12 o’clock position by means of two co-planar disks (that is, placed on exactly the same plane), while the coaxial day and moon-phase indications are positioned at 7 o’clock, complemented by a small asymmetric subsidiary seconds counter at 4:30. On the blue sunburst dial, adorned with horizontal relief embossing, legibility is ensured by applied baton-style hour markers and rounded baton-style hour and minute hands, all in white gold with a white luminescent coating.
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The distinctive design of the 45-mm platinum case as a square with rounded corners and an elegantly slender profile gains further finesse from the contrast between its polished and vertical-satin-brushed finishes. A transparent sapphire-crystal case back affords a private view of the movement, with its 22K gold off-centre mini-rotor presenting the same horizontal decoration as the dial. Like all the Patek Philippe models in platinum, this timepiece has a diamond, in this case, a baguette cut for the first time, set into the bezel at 6 o’clock.
The model is presented with a navy-blue strap with cream contrasting stitching and a Cubitus fold-over clasp in platinum while matching Cubitus cufflinks feature white gold frames centring a blue sunburst motif.
Cubitus Reference 5821/1AR-001
In addition, a two-tone version in steel and rose gold with a vintage touch features a blue sunburst dial. The new addition sees Patek Philippe play up the elegant, daring design of its new Cubitus collection by endowing it with a two-tone version in which the bezel and central bracelet links in rose gold combined with a case band and lateral links in steel for a refined contrast, highlighted by the alternating polished and vertical-satin-brushed finishes.
The completely new 45-mm case stands out with its highly original design, based on a square with rounded corners, and its remarkably slim profile (8.3 mm), making it supremely elegant on the wrist. With its two-part construction and screw-down crown, it is certified water-resistant for all aquatic activities to a depth of 30 metres.
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The blue sunburst dial with horizontal relief embossing combines elegance and legibility, with its applied baton-style hour markers and rounded baton-style hour and minute hands, all in rose gold with a white luminescent coating. An inlaid frame in rose gold decorates the date aperture at 3 o’clock. This model, presented with a steel and rose gold bracelet with a patented Patek Philippe fold-over clasp, is powered by the calibre 26-330 S C self-winding movement, a derivative of the base calibre 26-330 introduced in 2019. New Cubitus cufflinks with rose gold frames echo the shape of the case and complete the look.
Cubitus Reference 5821/1A-001
The new 45-mm Cubitus model in steel combines a square-shaped case with rounded corners with an integrated bracelet whose architecture delivers both flexibility and strength. Alternating polished and vertical-satin-brushed finishes highlight the bold modern design.
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The dial, adorned with horizontal relief embossing, sports an elegant shade of olive green illuminated by a fine sunburst motif while applied baton-style hour markers and rounded baton-style hour and minute hands, all in white gold with a white luminescent coating, make legibility excellent. An inlaid frame in white gold decorates the date aperture at 3 o’clock.
The new model is powered by the same calibre 26-330 S C self-winding movement and is presented with a steel bracelet with a patented Patek Philippe fold-over clasp that pairs beautifully with new cufflinks with white-gold frames centring an olive-green sunburst adorned with horizontal relief embossing.
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