Patek Philippe - Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968G

Patek Philippe launched the new Aquanaut Chronograph in white gold and two dial colours: blue 5968G-001 and khaki 5968G-010. Price: Euro 61,190

Following the launch in 2018 of the first chronograph to join the men’s Aquanaut collection, the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A-001 in stainless steel, Patek Philippe is now expanding the line with the first white-gold version of the Aquanaut Chronograph, presented in two colour variations: a midnight blue shading to black (5968G-001) or a khaki green (5968G-010).

In this model, the chronograph function is perfectly integrated in the typical design of the Aquanaut with the 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock echoing the bezel’s rounded octagonal shape. 

The chronograph indications (sweep seconds, quarter-second scale, 60-minute counter) stand out in white on the embossed Aquanaut pattern. 

Legibility is excellent in any light conditions thank to the generous luminescent coating used for the white-gold applied numerals and baton-style hands.

The lines of the 42.2 mm x 11.9 mm case are highlighted by the interplay of polished and satin-brushed surfaces on the case, bezel and pushers. The watch is water resistant to 120 metres / 400 feet. 

The self-winding flyback chronograph movement, Calibre CH 28-520 C/528, features a classic column wheel as well as a modern vertical disk clutch that prevents a rebound of the hand in either direction when the chronograph is started. 

As the clutch is virtually friction-free, the center chronograph hand also functions as a permanent seconds hand. The flyback function allows the user to begin timing a new event while the chronograph is still running, with a simple pressure on the push-piece at 4 o’clock.

Beating at the frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement has an autonomy of 45 to 55 hours.

Completed by an integrated strap made of an ultra-resistant composite material and equipped with a fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph, either in midnight blue (5968G-001) or khaki green (5968G-010), has a price of Euro 61,190. patek.com