BY JOVAN K
Patek Philippe arrived at Watches and Wonders 2026 with two of its boldest statements in recent years. One looks toward the future through sharp geometry and exposed mechanics, while the other transforms astronomical timekeeping into something almost theatrical. The new Cubitus Perpetual Calendar 5840P and Celestial 6105G show that the brand is willing to stretch beyond its own conventions while staying unmistakably Patek Philippe.
Patek Philippe Cubitus Perpetual Calendar 5840P
The new Cubitus Perpetual Calendar 5840P is the first grand complication in the Cubitus family, and that alone makes it significant. Housed in a 45mm x 10mm platinum case, it keeps the same square-rounded shape as the rest of the Cubitus models, but now adds serious horological weight. Water resistance is rated to 30 meters, keeping expectations realistic for what is ultimately a complicated watch.
Its openworked blue dial with PVD horizontal pattern reveals the perpetual calendar movement beneath, giving the watch a modern architectural feel. The skeletonization is not decorative fluff here. It turns the movement itself into the dial and makes the mechanical complexity part of the visual identity. Gold appliques and gold baton-style hands lift the display and prevent the openworked architecture from becoming visually cold. It feels modern, but still luxurious in the old Patek sense. In classic Patek fashion, a baguette diamond weighing 0.02 carat is discreetly set into the bezel at 6 o’clock.
Inside sits the calibre 28-28 Q SQU, an in-house automatic movement based on the revered calibre 240Q. Measuring 31.5mm by 31.5mm and 5.04mm thick, it contains 313 parts and 27 jewels. A 22k gold rotor handles winding, while the Gyromax balance and Spiromax balance spring bring modern regulation technology into the package. Frequency is 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz), with a power reserve ranging from 38 to 48 hours. Functions include a perpetual calendar with date, day, month, leap year, 24-hour indication by hands, and moon phases.
The watch is fitted with a blue composite strap embossed with a Cordura textile pattern and secured by a patented triple fold-over clasp in platinum. The Cubitus Perpetual Calendar 5840P-001 is priced at CHF 150,000.
Patek Philippe Celestial 6105G
Then there is the Celestial 6105G-001, a watch that takes an entirely different route. Where the Cubitus is architectural and urban, the Celestial is expansive and almost cosmic. Its 18k white gold case measures a commanding 47mm x 12.4mm. Decorative X motifs on the case sides and an engraved case back featuring both X décor and the Calatrava cross give it a more stylised identity than traditional Patek models. A screw-down crown and 30-meter water resistance complete the exterior.
The dial is a layered construction of two metallised sapphire discs and one mineral glass disc, creating the illusion of moving celestial depth. Gold baton-style hour and minute hands are lacquered in white, while sunrise and sunset hands are also white lacquered. A red lacquered hand indicates the date, adding a useful visual counterpoint among the blues and metallic tones.
Powering it is the calibre 240 C LU CL LCSO, an in-house automatic movement with a 22k gold micro rotor and Patek Philippe Seal certification. The movement measures 38mm by 7.93mm, with the base movement itself only 3.43mm thick. It comprises 426 parts and 51 jewels, beats at 3Hz, and offers a 38 to 48 hours of power reserve.
Functions are extensive: hours, minutes, sky chart, angular motion of the moon, moon phase, sunrise and sunset times, and date by hand. This is not a complication built for speed reading. It is built for engagement, for pausing and interacting with time rather than glancing at it.
The strap continues the contemporary theme with a vulcanised polymer construction featuring X décor and a patented triple-blade 18-carat gold folding clasp. Price is set at CHF 350,000.
Together, these two releases show two very different expressions of modern Patek Philippe. The Cubitus 5840P uses a new case design to house one of the brand’s most respected complications, adding legitimacy to a still divisive collection. The Celestial 6105G doubles down on imagination, combining technical density with visual drama in a way few brands can execute convincingly.
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