New replica Patek Philippe Cubitus

 

New replica Patek Philippe Cubitus Ref. 5821/1A

 

Once upon a time, the Patek Philippe name was synonymous with Calatrava, complications, old money, class and elegance. These aspects remain at the heart of Patek Philippe today, but we also live in a rapidly changing world. In recent years, the brand has been very keen to attract a younger clientele, moving away from the dress watches it does best, towards sports watches with increasingly bold designs. Recently, we have seen numerous variations of the Nautilus and Aquanaut emerge, driven by a surge in demand for sports watches, pilots’ watches and casual Calatravas. Perhaps history is repeating itself, as it wasn’t long ago that the original Nautilus was inducted into the pantheon of the brand, which – with the exception of the World Wars – only produced classic pieces at the time.

Patek Philippe Cubitus Ref. 5821/1A
Two months ago, Patek Philippe replica watches for sale furthered its timeless goal of staying relevant no matter the era by launching a brand new collection that it hopes will win over the next generation: the sporty and elegant Cubitus. The official announcement came on the back of clues and teasers that eventually leaked a week before the launch. Indeed, it has been a long time since Patek Philippe launched a new collection, the last being the Twenty-4 25 years ago and the Aquanaut 27 years ago. As expected, when the curtains were drawn, emotions ran high and opinions were divided. This is Patek Philippe after all, and everyone has different expectations from a brand that has long been considered the industry's gold standard. Of the three references launched, one stood out and is clearly going to be the most popular piece. Here, we bring you details and our honest thoughts on the new Cubitus Ref. 5821/1A stainless steel green dial watch.

Case, Dial and Hands
The biggest highlight of the new Cubitus is its case. Patek Philippe has introduced another unusually shaped watch, joining the ranks of other non-round watches in its catalogue, such as the Nautilus, Aquanaut, Ellipse, Gondolo and (at least in part) the Twenty-4. The case of the Cubitus is, simply put, a square with a vertex cut off. Technically, it’s an octagon based on the number of sides, but in reality, it’s closer to a square. In a vacuum, this is a beautiful-looking case. The shape and proportions are perfect. The square case looks more elegant than the Nautilus’s and, importantly, avoids looking like an old-school TV set. The finishing on the case alternates between brushed and polished. It’s not groundbreaking, but it works very well, as the brushed and polished surfaces set off each other. This extends to the bracelet, which is brushed, with only the centre links and bevels being polished. Patek Philippe takes the design, construction and finishing of its cases and bracelets very seriously, and the Cubitus further proves that philosophy. replica Zenith watches

If the dial looks familiar, it’s because you’ve seen it on the 2023 Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A-014. The hour markers are slightly different here, but everything else, from the sunburst olive green dial to the hands and date display, looks unchanged.

This brings us to the obvious: the Cubitus looks just like the Nautilus. If you tweeze the case (the most iconic part of the Cubitus) a bit, you’re back to the Nautilus. Lack of originality, invention, and innovation has been the main criticism of the Cubitus. These complaints stem primarily from comparing the Cubitus to the Nautilus, and they are, of course, valid. But thankfully, there’s nothing inherently wrong with the Cubitus itself. The watch and its design look exceptional, both literally and figuratively, and the manufacturing and finishing are impeccable. When you put the Nautilus next to the Cubitus, you wonder if Patek Philippe could have done better, if it should have done better. buy breplica watches

Powering the Cubitus Ref. 5821 is the Calibre 26-330 S C, which consists of 212 parts and 30 jewels. This fairly new time and date movement also powers about a dozen other watches, such as the Nautilus Ref. 5811/1G-001, Aquanaut Ref. 5268/200R-010, and Calatrava Ref. 5226G-001. The highlight of this movement is its stop-seconds function - yes, you read that correctly. Patek Philippe has never been concerned about the lack of a stop-seconds function in many of its movements; this is in stark contrast to the strict accuracy standards of the Patek Philippe Seal. If you think about it, this is understandable. Precise time setting to the exacting second is nice to have, but it is far from essential. Patek Philippe is a brand that essentially embraces traditional watchmaking, and the stop-seconds function did not exist at the time. It can be inferred that the nostalgia and romance of having a moving seconds hand during time-setting is as valuable as the precision provided by a stop-seconds hand. Nevertheless, the fact that the Calibre 26-330 SC is equipped with a stop-seconds mechanism is perhaps a sign that the brand is looking towards the future. replica Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches

In terms of movement finishing, the standard is as high as ever. Of course, it is not up to the level of an independent watchmaker producing 100 watches per year, but for an “entry-level” model from a brand that produces tens of thousands of watches per year, it is commendable. The finishing of the Calibre 26-330 SC is noticeably different compared to other Patek Philippe movements, and this has to do with the surface of the gold central rotor. The linear striations here contrast with the circular waves that usually accompany the engraved Calatrava cross. This design choice (designed specifically for the Cubitus) complements the model’s extensive use of lines and angles. Unfortunately, the shape of the new Calibre itself does not match the case, but this is a fairly minor complaint. Case in point: the Bulgari Octo Finissimo is also a square watch with a well-received round movement. Still, one has to hold Patek Philippe to a higher standard, and even small considerations like movement shape come under scrutiny.

The Cubitus is a gorgeous watch in its own right, but it’s currently living in the shadow of the Nautilus. Critics (correctly) point out the lack of distinction between the Cubitus and the Nautilus, as if the former were a derivative of the latter. Perhaps the Cubitus would be more popular if it were designed as a dress watch and featured a leather strap. In any case, only time will tell if the Cubitus line has a high ceiling for success or just a high floor. Given the success that other competing brands’ more controversial watches have had over time, we’d bet that the Cubitus will be fine. Patek Philippe just needs to find novel ways to spice up future Cubitus versions. replica Richard Mille Bubba Watson