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Watches & Wonders 2024

Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph White Gold with Denim Strap

The new Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph ref. 5980/60G-001, just launched at Watches & Wonders 2024. This is a new look for the watch, replacing the now-discontinued red gold and two-tone models that had been around for nearly fourteen years.

The new Nautilus Flyback Chronograph has a more modern and casual style, with a white gold case and a blue-grey opal dial, almost like a powdery effect of the 5811 sunburst blue. The classic baton hands look beautiful and legible against the dial, and. Interestingly, Patek Philippe debuted this new 5980 on a calfskin strap with an embossed denim pattern; it actually looks pretty good, as I've always found Nautilus cases to be enhanced by straps. The denim pattern also matches the dial color perfectly.

The basics are the same, with a case diameter of 40.5 mm and a thickness of 12.2 mm (water-resistant to 30 m). The case back reveals the Caliber CH 28-520 C/522 movement, which operates at 4 Hz and has a power reserve of 45-55 hours. As for functionality, there is obviously a flyback chronograph, with 60-minute and 12-hour counters at 6 o'clock.