Aqua Stop: Reviewing the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph
Patek Philippe now offers the Aquanaut with a chronograph movement. This sporty complication fits perfectly in the company?s increasingly youthful, dynamic collection. But how does it perform in real-life conditions" We find out in this in-depth review from our June 2019 issue (original photos by Patrick Mökesch).
The collection was first launched in 1997. Taking its inspiration from the Nautilus but with an updated, modern design and a rugged composite strap, it appeals to a young, sporty clientele.
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut was first launched in 1997 and is one of the newest collections at Patek Philippe, alongside the Twenty-4 introduced in 1999. The CH 28-520 C caliber that powers the watch is almost 10 years younger still ? the first chronograph movement for the Nautilus-inspired watch with its rounded octagonal bezel. The Aquanaut Chronograph, our test watch, has a striking orange ?Tropical? strap made of modern composite rubber that?s resistant to wear, saltwater and UV rays, and is combined with a new double folding clasp. With four independent catches and two side buttons, its patented design offers extreme reliability and ease of operation. It is attached with two spring bars at the strap ends so the strap must be trimmed to the wearer?s individual wrist size ? a powerful move that doesn?t allow for mistakes. And in the event of a different occasion, Patek Philippe also delivers the Aquanaut Chronograph with an additional black strap.
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