This time, we will compile sales data for 2022 (January 2022 to December 2022) and introduce the top 10 best-selling Patek Philippe watches at Commit Ginza (hereinafter referred to as our store) in a ranking format. We hope you will enjoy reading this article while imagining the rankings. Please stay with us until the end.
- ◆ 10th place: Calatrava "Ref.5196R-001"
- ◆ 9th place: "Aquanaut Travel Time" "Ref. 5164A-001"
- ◆ 8th place: "Nautilus Annual Calendar Moon Phase" "Ref. 5726A-001"
- ◆ 7th place: Calatrava "Ref. 5196G-001"
- ◆ 6th place: "Nautilus Petite Complication" "Ref.5712/1A-001"
- ◆ 5th place: "Aquanaut" "Ref.5167R-001"
- ◆ 4th place: "Aquanaut" "Ref.5167/1A-001"
- 3rd place: Calatrava Pilot Travel Time "Ref. 5524G-001"
- ◆ 2nd place: Nautilus "Ref. 5711/1A"
- ◆ 1st place: "Aquanaut" "Ref.5167A-001"
- Summary
10th place: Calatrava "Ref.5196R-001"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/calatrava/calatrava-262325/
In 10th place is the Ref. 5196R from the Calatrava, which is synonymous with dress watches and is one of the most popular models of Patek Philippe among all generations. The Ref. 5196, released in 2004, is a popular model that will be sadly discontinued in 2022. It is available in four materials: YG (yellow gold), RG (rose gold), WG (white gold), and PT (platinum). This RG (rose gold) model is made of solid gold, but has a warm impression and elegant color, so it can be worn in any situation. This is an excellent item that anyone looking for a dress watch should definitely wear at least once.
9th place: Aquanaut Travel Time "Ref.5164A-001"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/aquanaut/aquanaut-258339/
Coming in at number 9 is the 2011 SS (stainless steel) Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5164A-001. It is equipped with the Cal. 324 SC FUS movement, which has a travel time function, and can display two time zones simultaneously. The striking 40.8mm case diameter x 10.2mm case thickness and black embossed dial give it a subtle yet striking presence. The black polymer tropical band gives it a sporty feel in a good way, and the fact that it can be worn both on and off the job is probably why it is so popular.
8th place: Nautilus Annual Calendar Moon Phase "Ref. 5726A-001"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/nautilus/nautilus-266240/
In 8th place is the Nautilus Annual Calendar "Ref. 5726A-001" released in 2010, which features stainless steel, an alligator strap and an annual calendar function. The case is an impressive 11.3mm thick, but the stainless steel material is used to ensure a comfortable fit. The main reason this model has attracted attention is that it is the only Nautilus model available in stainless steel and an alligator strap, and that it is priced at a reasonable price compared to the premium price of the simple three-hand Nautilus. With everyday use in mind, many people choose stainless steel as their first choice, so this ranking is a natural result.
7th place: Calatrava "Ref. 5196G-001"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/calatrava/calatrava-251054/
In seventh place is the Ref. 5196G, a different material from the Ref. 5196R Calatrava, which is ranked 10th. The WG (white gold) with its unobtrusive, smart and elegant coloring is highly popular along with the PT (platinum). Compared to popular luxury sports models with a strong premium feel, this model is in a relatively affordable price range among the high-end models, and due to the impact of being discontinued in 2022, it is expected to attract even more attention in the future.
6th place: Nautilus Petite Complication "Ref.5712/1A-001"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/nautilus/nautilus-petit-complication-238962/
In sixth place is the Nautilus Petite Complication, Ref. 5712/1A-001, released in 2006 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus. The design and movement itself have not changed since the previous model, Ref. 3712/1A-001, which was discontinued just one year after its release in 2005, but the movement standard has changed from the Geneva Seal to the Patek Seal, and the bracelet links have changed from screw-type to pin-type, which are removed by knocking them out. As with the Nautilus Annual Calendar, which ranked eighth, the main reason it attracted attention was that it was priced at a reasonable price compared to the premium price of the three-hand Nautilus. It is a popular Nautilus, and it also has a complicated mechanism, so it is a model that any man would want to own at least once.
5th place: Aquanaut "Ref.5167R-001"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/aquanaut/aquanaut-x-large-225782/
In fifth place is the Aquanaut, a Patek Philippe watch that is ranked first and second in both popularity and name recognition, and is the RG (rose gold) three-hand model "Ref. 5167R-001" that was introduced at Baselworld in 2009. The glossy brown embossed dial and the RG (rose gold) case combine to create a sporty yet luxurious and elegant finish. The Aquanaut lineup includes models with a variety of functions, but the three-hand model with only a date display is a popular model that you will never get tired of and can use for a long time. The fact that it has a slightly less premium feel than the SS (stainless steel) model may have also boosted its popularity.
4th place: Aquanaut "Ref.5167/1A-001"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/aquanaut/aquanaut-x-large-262943/
Coming in fourth is the Aquanaut Ref. 5167/1A-001 with a stainless steel bracelet, which was released in 2008. When people hear the name Aquanaut, many of them think of a tropical band (rubber strap), but the bracelet version has a more luxurious feel and is easier to use than a tropical band. Compared to a period when prices were soaring, the market price seems to have stabilized somewhat while still maintaining its asset value, which may have encouraged purchases and helped it to rank so high.
3rd place: Calatrava Pilot Travel Time "Ref. 5524G-001 "
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/calatrava/calatrava-pilot-travel-time-263656/
Coming in third is the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524G-001, which was a hot topic at Baselworld 2015. This model was created as a homage to the tradition of aviator watches made in the 1930s, and is a complication model that has a sporty and casual impression that sets it apart from Patek Philippe's dress watches. The varnished matte dial is a color close to navy blue, and the combination with the elegant calf strap makes this a very innovative model. The Ref. 5524R-001, which uses RG (rose gold) as the material, is of course attractive with its elegant color, but many people may have chosen the WG (white gold) version for business use.
2nd place: Nautilus "Ref.5711/1A"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/nautilus/nautilus-260234/
In second place is the SS (stainless steel) "Ref. 5711/1A," which was announced in 2006 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the birth of the Nautilus and was announced to be discontinued in early 2022. In particular, it seems that many people are looking for older models equipped with the new movement "Cal. 26-330SC," which underwent a minor change in 2019 and added a hacking function. Incidentally, the SS (stainless steel) "Nautilus" was discontinued after the green dial "Ref. 5711/1A-014" released in 2021 and the double-named "Ref. 5711/1A-018" with Tiffany & Co., but in 2022, the "Ref. 5811/1G" using WG (white gold) was newly announced and became a hot topic. Considering its ease of use and limited availability, it is expected that opportunities to obtain SS (stainless steel) products will become even fewer in the future, so if you are interested in obtaining one, we recommend that you start looking as soon as possible.
1st place: Aquanaut "Ref.5167A-001"
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/patek_philippe/aquanaut/aquanaut-245952/
Taking the honorable first place is the long-selling Aquanaut Ref. 5167A-001 model, which has been on sale since its launch in 2007. Although it is a very popular model, it seems that many people are looking for a more recent model equipped with the new Cal. 26-330SC movement, which has an added hacking function. In addition, Patek Philippe will hold the warranty for a certain period of time from 2022, and it seems that many people purchased it in anticipation of more recent models with a warranty being differentiated in the future. The Aquanaut is strong, or so the results suggest.
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There has been a trend towards an increasing number of enthusiasts seeking out models with low circulation or older models, but the results also show that the Calatrava remains extremely popular among these models.
Patek Philippe has previously held the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Dubai (2012), Munich (2013), London (2015), New York (2017), and Singapore (2019), and will be holding it in Japan from June 10th to 25th, 2023. Previous exhibitions have seen the release of limited edition models, and the official website mentions that "several limited editions will also be announced." It will be interesting to see what models will be announced!
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