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Patek Philippe introduces its first chiming Aquanaut models, Ref. 5260/355R-001 and 5260/1455R-001.

- ASHOK SOMAN

In terms of newsworthiness, the new aquanaut references (5260/355r-001 and /1455r-001) are significant because these are the first aquanaut models to bear the minute repeater function. More specifically, this is the aquanaut luce, so both are technically ladies watches despite measuring upwards of 45mm lug-to-lug. But more on the measurements later. Patek philippe collectors will recognise the movement here as the r 27 calibre that is the genevan manufacture's signature. The virtues and qualities of this calibre are well known so we will spare only these few words on it.