Patek Philippe presents the rose gold Aquanaut chronograph
As part of its Watches and Wonders 2023 new arrivals, Patek Philippe has added a rose gold Aquanaut chronograph to its catalog to join the existing steel and white gold versions. The new Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968R-001 comes in an 18k rose gold case with a sunburst sunburst dial in brown and black and a brown composite strap.
Like its siblings, the new 2023 Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R is housed in a 120-meter water-resistant case that measures 42.2mm in diameter and 11.9mm thick. The right side of the case houses the chronograph pushers flanking the winding crown. The distinctive round octagonal bezel is polished and satin-brushed, while the dial is protected by a sapphire crystal.
Inside the new rose gold case is a sunburst brown dial with black gradient edges and, of course, the signature Aquanaut raised grid pattern decoration. The dial is embellished with Arabic numerals and baton hands, all in gold to complement the case and coated with luminescent coating. Adjacent to the hours are figures filled with luminous light for added legibility in the dark. There is also a date window at 3 o'clock, a 60-minute counter at 6 o'clock, and a central chronograph hand.
The caseback of the new Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph with its customary sapphire crystal reveals the self-winding CH 28‑520 C flyback chronograph movement. Thanks to the movement's column-wheel drive and vertical disc clutch system, the central chronograph seconds hand can double as a seconds hand and run continuously without any negative impact on the function of the movement. The movement runs at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of 45 to 55 hours.
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968R-001 comes with a brown composite strap, not only in the same hue as the dial, but also adorned with the same pattern – almost looking like a bar of Swiss chocolate. The strap is equipped with an 18k rose gold Aquanaut folding clasp engraved with Patek Philippe's iconic Calatrava cross.
This chocolate color is not new to the Aquanaut collection; Patek Philippe already offers it in the flagship time and date Aquanaut collection as well as the complicated Aquanaut Travel Time collection. There is no doubt that this new rose gold and brown Aquanaut chronograph Reference 5968R will be as popular as the other two.
