📄 Brief of the Watch
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce, Ref. 5261R-001, is a highly advanced complication watch, introduced in 2023. It is crafted entirely from luxurious 18k Rose Goldand features the highly technical Annual Calendar and Travel Time (Dual Time Zone) complications. Presented in the smaller, elegantly sized Aquanaut Luce case, the watch features a sophisticated Blue-Gray Dialwith two subsidiary registers. This reference is significant as it is Patek Philippe’s first Aquanaut Luce with an Annual Calendar, seamlessly blending complexity, high status, and a versatile, modern aesthetic.
⚙️ Specifications and About the Watch
• Model: Aquanaut Luce Annual Calendar Travel Time
• Reference: 5261R-001
• Case Material: 18k Rose Gold (39.8 mm diameter)
• Dial: Blue-Gray Embossed Dial
• Bezel: Fixed 18k Rose Gold Rounded Octagonal Bezel with Satin Finish
• Movement: Patek Philippe Calibre 26-330 S QA LU FUS 24H (Automatic, Annual Calendar, Dual Time, Moon Phase), Patek Philippe Seal.
• Power Reserve: Min. 35 hours – Max. 45 hours
⌚ About the Watch (Dial, Bezel, Chain, Machine)
• Dial: The Blue-Gray Dial features the signature embossed pattern. Complications are elegantly displayed via two sub-dials: one for the Annual Calendar functions (Day, Month, Moon Phase) and a second for the Local Date and 24-Hour (Home Time) indicator. Local and Home time are shown via two central hour hands.
• Bezel: The rounded octagonal 18k Rose Gold Bezelis fixed, with a fine satin finish. The case features the necessary pushers for adjusting the local hour hand and setting the calendar.
• Chain (Strap): The strap is a Blue-Gray Composite Material (Tropical strap), ultra-resistant to wear, and secured by a patented Rose Gold Fold-Over Clasp.
• Machine (Movement): The Calibre 26-330 S QA LU FUS 24H is a new-generation in-house automatic movement. It integrates the Annual Calendar(requiring only one annual correction) and the Travel Time (dual time zone) mechanisms, making it an exceptionally complex and functional engine.