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Patek Philippe products: reviews and comparisons

Our research on Patek Philippe products: what each one is best for, how they compare and which alternatives to consider.

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Products we have researched

Patek Philippe 5172G Chronograph

Patek Philippe · Luxury chronographs

Patek Philippe 5172G Chronograph

Buy it if you want the pinnacle.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
Haute horlogerie
Typical price
$80,000–$120,000

Pros

  • Exceptional

Cons

  • Extremely pricey
Patek Philippe 5172G Pre-Owned

Patek Philippe · Luxury chronographs

Patek Philippe 5172G Pre-Owned

Buy it if you want sooner.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
Pre-owned 5172
Typical price
$85,000–$110,000

Pros

  • Available

Cons

  • Pricey
Patek Philippe 5905P Flyback Annual Calendar

Patek Philippe · Luxury chronographs

Patek Philippe 5905P Flyback Annual Calendar

Buy it if you want the pinnacle.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
Complication
Typical price
$95,000–$115,000

Pros

  • Exceptional

Cons

  • Extreme
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5396

Patek Philippe · Dress watches

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5396

Buy it if you want a complication.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Useful complication
Typical price
$52,000–$60,000

Pros

  • Useful
  • Superb

Cons

  • Pricey
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce

Patek Philippe · Women’s luxury watches

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce

Buy it if you want Patek sport.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
Patek sport
Typical price
$28,000–$40,000

Pros

  • Comfortable

Cons

  • Grey premium
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164A

Patek Philippe · GMT and pilot watches

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164A

Buy it if you want Patek.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
Patek GMT
Typical price
$55,000–$90,000

Pros

  • Comfortable

Cons

  • Grey premium
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G

Patek Philippe · Dress watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G

Buy it if you want a Patek dress watch.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Hunter Calatrava
Typical price
$38,000–$44,000

Pros

  • Superb finishing
  • Classic

Cons

  • Pricey
Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119

Patek Philippe · Dress watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119

Buy it if you want the pinnacle dress watch.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Ultimate dress
Typical price
$33,000–$38,000

Pros

  • Exceptional

Cons

  • Very pricey
Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R Rose Gold

Patek Philippe · Dress watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R Rose Gold

Buy it if you want warm Patek.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Rose Calatrava
Typical price
$33,000–$38,000

Pros

  • Exceptional

Cons

  • Pricey
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse

Patek Philippe · Dress watches

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse

Buy it if you want distinctive.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Golden ratio
Typical price
$38,000–$45,000

Pros

  • Elegant

Cons

  • Pricey
Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava 7200

Patek Philippe · Women’s luxury watches

Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava 7200

Buy it if you want Patek.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Patek dress
Typical price
$24,000–$30,000

Pros

  • Superb

Cons

  • Pricey
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811

Patek Philippe · Dress watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811

Buy it if you want the grail.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
Grail sport
Typical price
$75,000–$140,000

Pros

  • Iconic

Cons

  • Extreme grey
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5320G

Patek Philippe · Dress watches

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5320G

Buy it if you want the pinnacle.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
Perpetual
Typical price
$100,000–$125,000

Pros

  • Exceptional

Cons

  • Extreme
Patek Philippe Twenty~4

Patek Philippe · Women’s luxury watches

Patek Philippe Twenty~4

Buy it if you want Patek.

Verdict
Buy
Best for
Patek ladies
Typical price
$14,000–$18,000

Pros

  • Superb

Cons

  • Pricey
Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Rose Gold

Patek Philippe · Women’s luxury watches

Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Rose Gold

Buy it if you want gold Patek.

Verdict
Consider
Best for
Gold Twenty~4
Typical price
$45,000–$60,000

Pros

  • Superb

Cons

  • Pricey

Reviews, comparisons and guides

Patek Philippe: what to buy, what to skip

Is Patek Philippe worth it? Like every house, Patek Philippe makes some pieces worth their price and some you mostly pay the name for. Here is every Patek Philippe piece Opulique has checked, across GMT and pilot watches, dress watches, luxury chronographs, women’s luxury watches, each with a clear call, the usual price and, where it makes sense, a better alternative from another house.

Every Patek Philippe piece we checked

Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119 (dress watches, $33,000–$38,000): buy. Hobnail bezel Calatrava.

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G (dress watches, $38,000–$44,000): buy. White gold Calatrava with hinged back.

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5396 (dress watches, $52,000–$60,000): buy. Annual calendar with moonphase.

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse (dress watches, $38,000–$45,000): buy. Ellipse.

Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R Rose Gold (dress watches, $33,000–$38,000): buy. Rose gold Calatrava.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 (dress watches, $75,000–$140,000): consider. Nautilus.

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5320G (dress watches, $100,000–$125,000): consider. Perpetual calendar.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164A (GMT and pilot watches, $55,000–$90,000): consider. Aquanaut travel time.

Patek Philippe 5172G Chronograph (luxury chronographs, $80,000–$120,000): consider. Manual chronograph.

Patek Philippe 5905P Flyback Annual Calendar (luxury chronographs, $95,000–$115,000): consider. Platinum flyback annual calendar.

Patek Philippe 5172G Pre-Owned (luxury chronographs, $85,000–$110,000): consider. Pre-owned chronograph.

Patek Philippe Twenty~4 (women’s luxury watches, $14,000–$18,000): buy. Twenty~4 automatic.

Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava 7200 (women’s luxury watches, $24,000–$30,000): buy. Ladies Calatrava.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce (women’s luxury watches, $28,000–$40,000): consider. Aquanaut Luce.

Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Rose Gold (women’s luxury watches, $45,000–$60,000): consider. Rose gold Twenty~4.

Patek Philippe or another house?

Buy the piece, not the logo. Compare Patek Philippe luxury chronographs with the alternatives in our best luxury chronographs list before you decide.

Authenticity, warranty and service

Buy from the fashion house, an authorized retailer or a reseller that authenticates and guarantees every piece, and keep the receipt, the dust bag, the box and any warranty card: they matter for repairs and for resale. Swiss watches carry a 2- to 5-year international warranty when bought from an authorized dealer, and buyers in the EU and UK also have a legal guarantee of at least two years on new goods.

How we make the call: we read the house’s own product details and care guides, compare materials and construction, follow owners’ long-term experience and track the usual retail and resale prices. A piece gets “Buy” only if we would tell a friend to spend that money on it. No fashion house can pay for a verdict.