Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph Ref. 7968/300R-001

Patek Philippe presents its “contemporary casual chic” Aquanaut Luce model in its first version equipped with a chronograph movement. This new model is also the first Patek Philippe self-winding chronograph for women. This extension reflects the dynamism of the feminine range, following the 2021 launch of the Aquanaut Luce Travel Time Reference 5269/200R.

The Manufacture has lavished all its creativity and jewelry-making expertise on endowing this rose gold timepiece with precious ornamentation. The octagonal bezel is adorned with a double row of baguette-cut gems set using the “invisible setting” technique. The inner row is set with 40 white baguette-cut diamonds (2.05 cts), the outer row (set at a slight angle) with 40 baguette-cut sapphires (2.31 cts) in the colors of the rainbow, carefully selected to form a perfect gradient.

The white mother-of-pearl dial engraved with the typical Aquanaut motif is adorned with 12 applied rose gold hour markers set with baguette-cut sapphires (0.31ct) in a gradient reproducing that of the bezel. The rose gold hour and minute hands with white luminescent coating are accompanied by rose gold applied numerals.

The architecture of the 39.9mm-diameter case, as well as the chronograph pushers, are enhanced by alternating polished and satin finishes.

Self-winding caliber CH 28-520 is distinguished by its vertical disk clutch, its central chronograph hand that can be used as a running seconds hand, its 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock (in white mother-of-pearl on this model), and its flyback function enabling instantaneous restarting of a new timekeeping operation while the chronograph is already running. Its refined finishing is visible through a transparent sapphire case back.

To match any mood, this new model comes with three straps in ultra-resistant composite material: red (originally fitted), matte beige and matte white (additional straps). The Patek Philippe-patented fold-over clasp is set with ten baguette-cut diamonds (0.36 ct)

Technical specifications

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph

Reference: 7968/300R-001

Case

• Material: Rose gold
• Diameter (10–4 o’clock): 39.9 mm
• Height: 10.37 mm
• Sapphire crystal case back
• Water-resistant to 30 meters

Gemsetting

• 40 multicolored sapphires: 2.31cts. (bezel)
• 40 diamonds: 2.05cts. (bezel)
• 12 multicolored sapphires: 0.31ct. (hour markers)
• 10 diamonds: 0.36ct. (fold-over clasp)
• Total of 52 baguette-cut multicolored sapphires (2.62cts) and 50 baguette-cut diamonds (2.41cts)

Dial and hands

• White mother-of-pearl, engraved with Aquanaut pattern, baguette multicolored sapphire hour markers and gold applied numerals
• Rose gold baton-style hands with luminescent coating

Movement

• Caliber CH 28-520
• Self-winding movement 
• Flyback chronograph • Central chronograph hand • 60-minute counter
• Diameter: 30mm
• Height: 5.3mm
• Number of parts: 259
• Winding rotor: 21K gold central rotor
• Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (4 Hz)
• Power reserve: min. 45 hours - max. 55 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds
• Chronograph

Strap and buckle

• Composite material, red (originally fitted)
• Composite material, matte beige and matte white (additional straps)
• Diamond-set patented fold-over clasp

MSRP: TBC

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