Patek Philippe presents a new Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph model in Rose Gold with a Blue Sunburst Dial (reference 5990/1R-001).
The Ref. 5990/1 Nautilus launched in stainless steel in 2014 with a dial that has a black gradation to the periphery combines three useful and conveniently operable complications: a flyback chronograph, a Travel Time function (two time zones) and an analog date at 12 o’clock synchronized with local time.
Patek Philippe now offers this model in a new rose-gold version that contrasts beautifully with the horizontally embossed blue sunburst dial as well as with the hour markers and hands in rose gold with luminous coatings.
This watch, which is water resistant to 120 meters, is powered by the self-winding chronograph caliber CH 28-520 C FUS that melds venerable traditions (column wheel control) with avant-garde aplomb (disk clutch).
The sweep chronograph hand is complemented with a 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock. The flyback function enables the instant start of a new short-time measurement while the chronograph is already running. This is done by pressing the pusher at 4 o’clock without first stopping the hand with the pusher at 2 o’clock.
The Travel Time system relies on two hour hands from the center. The pierced hand indicates the hours of home time while the hours of local time are shown by the solid hand. While travelling or to display the time elsewhere, users can select a second time zone with their watch by using the “+” and “-” pushers in the case flank at 9 o’clock to move the local-time hand forward or backward in one-hour steps.
During the process, the pierced hand continues to show the hour that applies to home time. This ingenious mechanism is paired with two day/night indicators that are clearly identified with LOCAL and HOME inscriptions. As long as the user remains at his place of residence and does not want to know the time in another time zone, the two hour hands can be superposed as if they were a single hand.
Like the case and the bezel, the rose-gold bracelet stands out with alternating polished and satin-brushed finissage. The watch features a patented Patek Philippe fold-over clasp that is secured with four independent catches.
In the Nautilus collection, the new Ref. 5990/1R-001 in rose gold joins the Ref. 5990/1A in stainless steel.
Technical details
Model: Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph in Rose Gold with a Blue Sunburst Dial, Ref. 5990/1R-001
Movement
Self-winding mechanical movement
Caliber CH 28‑520 C FUS
Diameter: 31 mm
Height: 6.95 mm
Parts: 370
Jewels: 34
Power reserve: Min. 45 hours – max. 55 hours
Winding rotor: 21K gold central rotor
Balance: Gyromax®
Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz)
Balance spring: Spiromax®
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal
Functions
Flyback chronograph
Central chronograph hand
60-minute counter
Two time zones: local and home time indication
Day/night indication for local time and home time in apertures
Date coupled with local time by hand
Dial
Sunburst blue, gold applied hour markers with luminescent coating
Case
Rose gold case
Case diameter (10 – 4 o’clock): 40.5 mm
Height: 12.53 mm
Screw-down crown
Sapphire-crystal case back
Water-resistant to 120m
Bracelet
Rose gold bracelet with Nautilus fold-over clasp
Suggested retail price
106’450 USD
