Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968G

The rich collection of Aquanaut models for men ranges from simple models in steel, rose gold or white gold to those equipped with complications that are useful in everyday life. This year it has acquired a new version of the Aquanaut Chronograph. A new take on sporty elegance for the modern man.

Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968G: the first version in white gold, paired with midnight blue or khaki green

In 2018, Patek Philippe launched the first chronograph to join the men’s Aquanaut collection – a complication ideally suited to this line’s dynamic sporting spirit. Reference 5968 made its debut in a steel model with a black dial mounted on a black strap in a composite material and delivered with a second composite strap in orange (5968A-001).

Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A-001 in steel

Now, the manufacture is introducing the first white-gold version of the Aquanaut Chronograph, with either of two colorways for the dial and matching strap: an elegant midnight blue shading to black on the dial (5968G-001) or an audacious khaki green (5968G-010).

Aquanaut Chronograph 5968G-001 and Aquanaut Chronograph 5968G-010

A key aesthetic feature is the harmonious integration of the chronograph into the Aquanaut design. The interplay of polished and satin-brushed surfaces on the case, bezel and pushers contributes to the effect. The 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock echoes the bezel’s rounded octagonal shape. The elongated pushers are positioned at 2 and 4 o’clock, either side of the screw-down crown. The chronograph indications (sweep seconds, quarter-second scale, 60- minute counter) stand out in white on the embossed Aquanaut pattern. Legibility is ensured by white-gold applied numerals and large white-gold baton-style hands with a luminescent coating.

This model is equipped with the caliber CH 28-520 C self-winding flyback chronograph movement uniting tradition (column-wheel control) and innovation (vertical disk clutch). 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.

The case is a handsome 42.2 mm in diameter and is water-resistant to 120 m. The integrated strap made of an ultra-resistant composite material is fitted with a patented fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches. These two new models join Reference 5968A-001 in steel in the collection.

Technical specifications:

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph

Reference: 5968G-001

Case

Material: 18k white gold
Diameter: 42.2 mm
Thickness: 11.9 mm
Glass: Sapphire crystal front and caseback
Screw-down crown
Water-resistant to 120 m (12 bars)

Dial and hands

Sunburst blue with shading to black
Applied Arabic numerals in 18K white gold with a Superluminova ® luminescent coating
Applied hour markers in 18K white gold with a Superluminova ® luminescent coating
Baton-style hour and minute hands in 18K white gold with a Superluminova® luminescent coating
Arrow-style chronograph/sweep seconds hand with counterpoise, in white-lacquered steel
Baton-style hand in white-lacquered brass on the 60-minute chronograph counter

Movement

Caliber CH 28-520 C
Self-winding mechanical movement.
Flyback chronograph with 60-minute counter and date aperture
Diameter: 30 mm
Height: 6.63 mm
Number of parts: 308
Number of jewels: 32
Winding rotor: Central rotor in 21k gold, unidirectional winding
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve of 45 - 55 hours

Functions/Indications

Hours, minutes, central seconds, date, chronograph

Strap and buckle

Composite material, ultra-resistant to water, ultraviolet radiation and wear, with raised checkerboard pattern matching that of the dial
Patented fold-over clasp in 18k white gold, secured by four independent catches

MSRP: EUR 60'200

Technical specifications:

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph

Reference: 5968G-010