Top Patek Philippe Watches For Winter
Winter is almost here, and that means more blogs on the best winter watches. Today we will be looking at Patek Philippe. The Swiss luxury watchmakers are one of the best in the business and, over their long history, have released some of the most iconic and beautiful watches.
The season of snow, cold nights, and dark is upon us, and we are impatiently waiting for it. This season is an exciting time for fashion. Watches are no strangers when it comes to styling yourself for this season. So without further ado, let us discuss some brilliant options when looking for a Patek Philippe watch for winter.
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5196P-001
Whatever the situation is, the Patek Philippe Calatrava is such an iconic watch that it can be worn on any occasion, at any time. Here we are discussing the ref. 5196P-001. This particular reference was released by Patek Philippe in 2004. Measuring 8 mm in thickness, the platinum case of this Patek Philippe watch is 37 mm wide. It has a two-tone silver dial with applied Breguet-style Arabic numerals. This watch features a manual winding movement, Calibre 215 PS. The ref. 5196P-001 comes with a black strap. This watch will cost you around $40,000.
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5196G-001
Moving on, we have another Calatrava. This time it is the ref. 5196G-001. Its 37 mm case is white gold. It has a silver dial which contrasts with the white gold case and matches the snow and ice outside. Inside the case sits the Calibre 215 PS, a manual winding movement with a power reserve of about 44 hours. A crocodile skin black strap completes the watch. If you are looking to purchase this watch, it is priced around $20,000 to $25,000. Just imagine wearing this while sitting next to a fire.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5980/1A-001
Moving on from the Calatrava, we have another Patek Philippe classic, the Nautilus. Here we are looking at the ref. 5980/1A-001 particularly. Its steel case measures 38.5 mm while it is 13 mm thick. Matching the winter season, it has a blue dial with luminescent hands and applied hour markers that would look great in winter. Inside its stainless steel case sits the Calibre 28-520 C, an automatic movement. It comes with a steel bracelet. This Nautilus is priced at around $130,000.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5726A-001
Next up is the Nautilus ref. 5726A-001, which has a steel case. The case measures 40.5 mm in width and 11.3 mm in thickness. It has a black dial that would look gorgeous on cold and dark winter nights. The dial features gold-applied hour markers with a luminescent coating that would allow you to see time on those dark nights. Powering this watch is the Calibre 324 S QA LU 24H/303. It comes with a matte black hand-stitched alligator strap with rectangular scales. This watch would cost you more than $85,000.
Patek Philippe World Time 5230P-001
This is arguably the best-looking watch out of the bunch we have discussed today. It is just gorgeous. It has a 38.5 mm platinum case which is 10.23 mm thick. The blue dial, hand-guilloched with a circular pattern, is stunning. The dial features gold applied hour markers. Powering this watch is the Calibre 240 HU, a self-winding mechanical movement. As the name suggests, this watch is also the most complicated of the bunch. It has two city and 24-hour rotating discs, which allow it to keep simultaneous and permanent track of time in some of the most famous cities around the globe, with all the 24 time zones featured on a rotating disc located along the outer part of the dial. You can imagine yourself during winter wearing this watch walking down the road, or sitting next to a blazing fire. This stunning watch is a great pick for your winter. If you are interested in purchasing this Patek Philippe watch, expect to pay around $90,000.
Conclusion:
Winter is a season when we change our style and the way we dress. It is an opportunity, a gateway for the introduction of new fashion. Everything moves onto a darker color, the sky, the clothes, even the watches. With the long list of excellent watches, it can be challenging to pick the best ones. We have selected some great options and if you like our suggestions, make sure you consider these options when purchasing a luxury watch for this winter. Happy winter!