Baselworld/SIHH

So the wait is over and all the 2012 novelties are revealed. Patek Philippe plays a very conservative card this year, but offers several very appealing new models. I'll come back later and in greater depth to the Patek Philippe novelty of the year, the 5204 split seconds perpetual calendar chronograph. For the time being let's have a rapid look at the new watches.

So first is below the new 5204. The dial seems to be very white on the pics but it is supposed to be of silvery opaline colour. This new 40mm cased watch is traditional in terms of case form and chrono pushers, but the dial style and hands are new to Patek Philippe. The dial clearly privilegies readability.

Here it is:  patek.watchprosite.com /