Watches & Wonders 2026: The Watch Highlights from Patek Philippe

On the occasion of Watches & Wonders 2026, Patek Philippe presents one of its most ambitious portfolios of new releases in recent years. Alongside four limited-edition Nautilus anniversary models (you can find the article on these here), the manufacture is also introducing, among other pieces, an automatic watch that marks a first in Patek Philippe’s recent history: the brand’s first wristwatch to display the times of sunrise and sunset. In addition, the still relatively young Cubitus collection is being expanded, for the first time with a Grande Complication. In this article, we take a closer look at our highlights from this year’s Patek Philippe novelties presentation.

Patek Philippe Novelties 2026: Cubitus Ref. 5840P-001 Skeletonised Perpetual Calendar – The First Cubitus with a Grande Complication

When it was launched in 2024, the Patek Philippe Cubitus was far more than just another product introduction for the manufacture. It represented the first entirely new watch collection in a quarter of a century—since the debut of the Twenty~4 in 1999—and at the same time the first men’s collection since the introduction of the Aquanaut in 1997. With its square case, the Cubitus also reflected the evolving design language of the manufacture, driven by Thierry Stern, who has been leading the company in the fourth generation since 2009. The next stage in the development of this young, square collection can now be seen in the latest Cubitus novelty presented at Watches & Wonders: the Cubitus Ref. 5840P, a skeletonised perpetual calendar and the first Grande Complication within the Cubitus collection.

At first glance, much about the new model appears familiar: the blue dial with its horizontal relief embossing, the baton-shaped hands, and the applied indices are all elements known from the Nautilus collection. The layout of the perpetual calendar—with month and leap year indication at 3 o’clock, date with moon phase at 6 o’clock, and day of the week with 24-hour indication at 9 o’clock—also strongly recalls the Nautilus 5740/1G-001.

However, Patek Philippe reinterprets the horizontal line motif of the dial for the sportily elegant Cubitus, executing it in a way that would have been highly unusual for the Nautilus: both the dial and the movement are skeletonised in horizontal lines. Beneath this construction lies the ultra-thin calibre 28-28 Q SQU, operating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz). The movement has been designed in a square format and measures 5.04 mm in height with a diameter of 28.5 mm. Turning the watch over, where the skeletonised linear motif continues across the movement, reveals the micro-rotor responsible for automatic winding, delivering a power reserve of at least 38 hours and up to 48 hours.

Housed in a platinum case measuring 45 mm in diameter and 10 mm in height, the Cubitus offers a distinct presence on the wrist, further emphasised by a case shape that appears square at first glance and octagonal upon closer inspection. Yet despite being among the larger models in the manufacture’s portfolio, it wears surprisingly comfortably even on slimmer wrists—thanks in no small part to its relatively modest thickness. The price of this new release is €173,816.

Patek Philippe Novelties 2026: 6105G-001 Celestial – The First Patek Philippe Wristwatch with a Sunrise and Sunset Display

With the Celestial 6105G, Patek Philippe introduces a timepiece packed with innovation: the watch is supported by no fewer than six patent applications, reflected in its ten displays. Derived from the Celestial line, the 6105G features a multi-layered sapphire crystal dial that depicts the configuration of the sky over the Northern Hemisphere. Several independently rotating discs reproduce the night sky, including the apparent motion of the stars as observed from Geneva, as well as the phases and angular progression of the moon.

For the first time in a Patek Philippe wristwatch, the Celestial 6105G also incorporates a sunrise indication, spanning from 2 to 5 o’clock, and a sunset indication, extending from 7 to 10 o’clock—both displayed via dedicated hands. Surrounding the dial is a date display arranged on a peripheral disc at the edge of the dial, indicated by a red-lacquered hand. The watch is powered by the self-winding calibre 240 C LU CL LCSO, offering a power reserve of at least 38 hours and up to 48 hours, and operating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz).

These ten displays are brought together in a surprisingly modern overall composition, largely defined by a white gold case measuring 47 mm in diameter and 12.39 mm in height. Notably, the case is constructed without lugs and features a design on the caseback and flanks inspired by space modules. The watch is worn on an integrated strap made of black composite material, decorated with a contemporary X-pattern. The price of the watch is a substantial €405,570.

Patek Philippe Novelties 2026: 5236P-011 – In-Line Perpetual Calendar with Grey Dial

Few complications are as closely associated with Patek Philippe as the perpetual calendar. The manufacture not only produced the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar (No. 97’975), but also created the first retrograde perpetual calendar (Reference 96 No. 860’182) in 1937. Furthermore, the first perpetual calendar produced in a—albeit small—series also came from Patek Philippe: Reference 1526. The Reference 5236P, first introduced in 2021, is one of these traditional perpetual calendar timepieces. At 12 o’clock, it features a display introduced with this model, combining the day of the week, date, and month within a single aperture—hence the designation “In-Line”. This is complemented by a leap year indicator at 4 o’clock and a day/night indication at 8 o’clock. The perpetual calendar is completed by a moon phase display at 6 o’clock, illustrating the moon’s orbit around the Earth and encircled by a small seconds subdial.

Collectors appreciate this watch for presenting the perpetual calendar within a minimalist design framework, meaning it does not immediately draw attention—yet the dial of this new version certainly rewards closer inspection. Following the Ref. 5236P-001 with a blue dial introduced in 2021 and the Ref. 5236P-010 with a salmon-coloured dial presented in 2024—both of which have since been discontinued—the Ref. 5236P-011 now introduces the next variation of the in-line perpetual calendar. This version features a silvery-grey dial with a vertical satin-brushed finish and a black gradient towards the periphery. Anthracite-grey baton indices and baton hands in white gold complete the balanced visual composition.

The new model continues to be housed in a platinum case measuring 41.3 mm in diameter and 11.07 mm in height. It is powered by the self-winding calibre 31-260 PS QL, comprising 503 components, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), and offering a power reserve of at least 38 hours and up to 48 hours. The watch is priced at €144,615.

Patek Philippe Novelties 2026: 5270P-015, 5270P-016, 5270P-017 – Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Grey, Blue, and Red Dials

Patek Philippe revisits its perpetual calendar chronograph in Reference 5270, pairing it with a platinum case distinguished by a concave bezel and two-tier lugs. The watch is powered by the manually wound calibre CH 29-535 PS Q, first introduced in 2011, offering a power reserve of at least 55 hours and up to 65 hours with the chronograph disengaged, and operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz).

The movement combines a chronograph with a perpetual calendar: beneath 12 o’clock, a double aperture displays the day of the week and the month, while at 3 o’clock sits the chronograph’s 30-minute counter. Moving clockwise, the leap year cycle indicator is positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock, followed by the date display at 6 o’clock, within which the moon phase is integrated. Between 7 and 8 o’clock lies the day/night indication, and at 9 o’clock the small seconds display completes the layout.

The sportier character of the watch is emphasised by a sunburst anthracite-grey dial with a black gradient towards the periphery (5270P-015). Alternatively, the model is also available with a blue lacquered dial with a black gradient (5270P-016), or in a version with a red lacquered dial and black gradient (5270P-017). All three models are priced at €230,596.

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