BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI
This one’s for the ages, as Patek Philippe has launched a new collection for the first time in 25 years and it’s named “Cubitus”. It comes in three versions: the all-stainless steel ref. 5821/1A-001, a steel and rose gold ref. 5821/1AR-001, and the top-tier platinum ref. 5822P-001.
The case sizes are 45mm x 8.3mm for the three-handers (9.6mm thick for the moon-phase version). It’s hard-edged and more geometric than the classic Nautilus, featuring a squared-off, beveled bezel and bold lugs. It’s an intentional departure from the smooth lines of the Nautilus, giving the Cubitus a distinct modern flair.
The dial keeps some Nautilus touches like horizontal grooves, but there are tweaks. The stainless model sports the highly sought-after olive green sunburst finish, and the steel-gold mix goes for deep oceanic blue.
Hour markers are broader and sharper, and the ref. 5822P-001 platinum version shakes things up with an asymmetrical day-date and moon-phase display.
Inside is their in-house 26-330 S C movement for the three-hand models offering 35-45 hour power reserve. The moon-phase model has the 240 PS CI J LU movement.
You get the familiar Nautilus-style bracelet in steel or steel-gold, fabric strap for the platinum model. Prices start at $41,243 for steel, with availability from October 18, 2024.
