Description of the Watch
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce "Rainbow" Minute Repeater 5260/355R‑001 is a breathtaking fusion of luxury watches and high jewelry watchmaking, bringing chime functionality into the sporty Aquanaut collection. Uniting technical sophistication with flamboyant gem-setting, it redefines what a women’s prestige watch can be.
Overview
Released in 2023 as the first minute repeater in the Aquanaut Luce line, this limited-edition timepiece combines a self-winding R 27 caliber with vibrant baguette-cut rainbow sapphires and diamonds an unprecedented aesthetic for a sporty, casual-chic model. With a 38.8 mm rose-gold case, it offers an elegant yet playful take on haute horlogerie.
Design and Craftsmanship
The artistry begins with an invisible-setting bezel featuring 40 multicolored baguette-cut sapphires (2.60 ct) alternating with 40 baguette-cut diamonds (2.85 ct). The dial boasts 54 baguette diamonds at its center (3.52 ct) surrounded by 12 sapphire hour markers and 160 brilliant-cut diamonds in a snow setting, all on an 18k gold plate. Its composite strap comes in beige, white, or red, secured with a patented rose-gold fold-over clasp set with 10 baguette diamonds (0.36 ct).
Movement and Performance
Inside ticks the celebrated Caliber R 27, a self-winding minute repeater movement equipped with two classic gongs and a guilloched 22k gold mini-rotor. It chimes hours, quarters, and minutes on demand, offering exceptional acoustic performance akin to Patek’s flagship chiming models.
Features and Complications
This exquisite Swiss automatic movement watch features hours, minutes, and minute repeater function. A slide on the left activates the chime. With a sapphire caseback, the wearer can admire the movement’s exceptional finish, including the gold rotor and Patek Philippe Seal-engraved mechanics. Though only humidity-resistant (not water-resistant), it’s designed for daily wear in refined settings ().
Specifications
Case
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Material: 18K rose gold with invisible gem-set bezel
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Diameter: 38.8 mm; Thickness: ~10.1 mm
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Finish: Satin-brushed case, polished lugs, integrated repeater slide
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Resistance: Humidity- and dust-protected (not waterproof)
Dial
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Type: 18K gold dial, center paved with 54 baguette diamonds
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Markers: 12 multicolored baguette sapphire indices
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Gem setting: Snow and invisible settings totaling 324 gems (~11.22 ct)
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Hands: Rose-gold luminescent batons
Bracelet/Strap
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Material: Composite rubber (beige/white/red)
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Clasp: Rose-gold fold-over with 10 baguette diamonds
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Adjustability: Comfortable, sporty, and stylish
Movement
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Caliber: R 27 self-winding minute repeater
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Rotor: 22K gold guilloched mini-rotor
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Functions: Time display, minute repeater chiming hours, quarters, minutes on two gongs
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Caseback: Sapphire, showcasing movement craftsmanship
