BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI
Debuting in 2024, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164G refreshes the popular travel watch with a sleek white gold case. This successor to the 1997 Aquanaut line, known for its sporty elegance, adds the user-friendly Travel Time complication for tracking a second time zone.
The 5164G features a 40.8mm x 10.2mm white gold case with a brushed finish that accentuates its signature rounded octagonal bezel. Sapphire crystals on both sides offer a clear view of the movement, and a screw-down crown ensures 30m water resistance.
The opaline blue-gray dial features the signature Aquanaut embossed pattern for texture. Applied white gold numerals with luminescent coating and matching local hour and minute hands ensure low-light readability. A skeletonized central hand tracks home time, while day/night windows for both zones and a luminescent date at 6 o’clock enhance travel functionality.
The self-winding Caliber 26-330 S C FUS powers the 5164G. This movement boasts a 42-hour power reserve and tracks both local and home time with day/night indicators for each. Conveniently, the date syncs with local time.
A cool blue-gray composite strap integrates seamlessly with the watch, echoing the dial and secured by a patented white gold fold-over clasp. The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164G in white gold carries a price tag of €62,600 (including tax).
