Nautilus & More: 5 Patek Philippe Watches for Her

Patek Philippe sits at the pinnacle of watchmaking. Renowned for classic designs and horological inventions, their evergreen designs remain relevant to this day and get even better each year.

Patek’s most popular watches – such as the Nautilus and Aquanaut – are primarily geared towards men, but the Swiss powerhouse actually has a long history of making women’s watches. Some of the earliest clients of the brand were Madame Goscinska and Queen Victoria, earning Patek the title of “Queen’s Watchmaker”.

Today, Patek Philippe continues to create women’s watches that are just as complicated and reliable as their men’s counterparts, and lavishly finished, to boot. Here are 5 Patek Philippe ladies watches to own:

For 2021, Patek revisited the ref. 4897 to give it a modern appeal. When this watch debuted in 2009, the case was only 33mm in diameter. Its width has now been increased to 35mm with the new ref. 4997. The larger diameter provides an even better platform to showcase the handcrafted dial’s elegance.

Whether it’s 33mm or 35mm, this version of the Calatrava is crafted from white gold with 76 Top Wesselton brilliant-cut diamonds (0.52 ct.) on its frame, while the brushed satin calfskin strap with white-gold prong buckle ties the look together. The arrow-shaped “poudre” indices and dauphine hands lend added elegance.

The Twenty~4, which drew influence from the ladies’ Gondolo model, personifies classic feminine elegance. It was launched in 1999 and originally featured a rectangular case and quartz movement with either diamond-set rose gold or stainless steel casings. They were also offered in versatile dial colors – black, grey, blue, and white – each with Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock, with the remaining hours marked by diamonds.

In 2018, Patek expanded the women’s collection with a number of eye-catching round dress watches with automatic movements. They are made of steel or rose gold and have attractive dials in delicate tones of blue, brown, and olive green accented by a sunburst finish. The bezel is accented by two staggered rows of diamonds set using the dentelle technique.

Whether square or round and whatever the occasion, the exceptional craftsmanship of Twenty~4 watches adds dazzling charm to any attire.

Featuring one of the most beautiful complications Patek has ever made, the Complications World Timer ref. 7130 allows one to travel in impeccable style. Introduced in 2012, it comes with a brown chapter ring and 24-hour time zones of the globe. The delicate 36mm case and diamond-set bezel are unmistakably feminine while allowing the wearer to read local time as well as multiple foreign timezones.

In 2017, the Geneva-based manufacturer introduced the ref. 7130 in a stylish new hue called Peacock Blue. This timepiece comes with a gray-blue guilloche dial center and a shiny peacock-blue alligator strap to match.

These watches have become synonymous with taste and sophistication, and they demonstrate Patek Philippe’s competence in designing women’s watches with style and exemplary performance. Explore our selection of Patek Philippe women’s watches at SwissWatchExpo.com.