PP Cubitus ad in this month’s Fortune.

[nickorette]

I thought the Aquanaut was supposed to be the sporty Nautilus derivative. Why not just make more Aquanaut and Nautilus instead? Nobody asked for this abomination.

Should have been more rectangular and different dial to maybe work

[nickorette]

Originally Posted by dchang81

This line was supposed to be the first model done by thierrys kids....?

Certainly looks like it was designed by kids

[HMHM]

The Cubitus was created to be more of an entry level sport watch from Patek to appease customers who want a sport watch but are struggling to get one. I understand the reasoning but I do not see how it will work, unless they mass produced it like the TwentyFour. Anyway I am excited to see the price point and if it's reasonable I am keen to get one as shown in the picture.

[Vasco]

I wasn't going to believe it since the case hinge at 9 and 3 are from the Nautilus and that the crown seems to be very exposed but since owners of the magazine seem to confirm... Also, I wonder how they could slide-in the date's unit disk but I guess it could fit.

I'm very surprised and didn't expect a reboot of the Nautilus in a square shape but, what will new comers think about it or even me after a year I digested it? I don't know but people (especially the ones not as used to seeing the Nautilus everyay as we are) might find it nice in a year from now.

Right now, it looks a little odd for sure, especially for owners (it totally shaped our perspective). Changes in standards from a well know design is often unsettling. Is it subjective and will it look good after a while (and seeing it in the metal)? I think it will...

By the way, it might live next to the Nautilus family or instead of the Nautilus...

I guess a few versions, blue/green, time-only, travel time? Chronograph? And a new caliber?

At least, it is courageous (if successful :p)

One good thing, it will probably bring back into fashion square shaped watches?

PS: I'm sorry for Patek's PR. It seems the delay between the subscribers online version and the paper magazine was tricky this month...

[sigma089]

If this is real, it'll be unobtainable as well. I think it doesn't look too bad, actually, but can't understand why the went with the Nautilusesque endlinks.

Wonder if it's a 240 based movement. Really like the date, way more useful than a PR imo. Would love to see the movement in a Calatrava case.

[nickorette]

Originally Posted by sigma089

Wonder if it's a 240 based movement. Really like the date, way more useful than a PR imo. Would love to see the movement in a Calatrava case.

I can almost guarantee they shoehorned a 240 or 330 in there instead of a proper square movement to fit the case shape

[dauster]

Originally Posted by Mahatma

Makes the 6007 color releases like a stroke of genius


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[dauster]

Originally Posted by ndirish2001

It’s real. I just downloaded the latest issue of Fortune through Apple News and saw it myself.

Muhahahahahaha TS can’t be serious


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[Audevache]

The more I look a the Cubitus, the more reminds me of Gerald Charles, Genta’s rather ugly late designs.

[scurfa]

Not my cup of tea and I’ve just checked the Watchpro Patek page and even they are panning it, some are convinced it has to be a fake and the real one will be released later.

[hgg43c]

Originally Posted by ndirish2001

It’s real. I just downloaded the latest issue of Fortune through Apple News and saw it myself.

It makes the Code 11:59 introduction look so much better. But, its a Patek and its going to sell and be unobtainable for me. But, no big deal as I'm not in love with this design maybe, just maybe it may look better up close but I doubt it. The watch looks like others have said a derivative of so many watch designs.

[INC]

I never thought that PP would have such a bad sense of humor that they would start selling their own fake Nautilus. Cheap Nautilus for the masses? What will be next? A plastic case, a quartz movement?

[subtona]

If you listen closely, you can hear Genta weeping.

[ndirish2001]

Originally Posted by hgg43c

It makes the Code 11:59 introduction look so much better. But, its a Patek and its going to sell and be unobtainable for me. But, no big deal as I'm not in love with this design maybe, just maybe it may look better up close but I doubt it. The watch looks like others have said a derivative of so many watch designs.

It’s crazy to think that this will sell at a crazy premium on the secondary market when there are so many amazing models in the Calatrava, Complications, and Grand Complications lines that sell at a significant discount on the secondary market.

[Yobrooks]

I actually like this green version, time and date only

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[Rollieo]

I wonder if they’ll offer any cubitius on full ss bracelet. Curious how that will look.

The aquanaut looks at home in rubber, and hideous on bracelet. The Nautilius looks miles better in full bracelet. Maybe the cubitius will look the best on strap, which will be pretty cool for a sports watch. Looks like a sailcloth will be best so it’ll work in the water and be a true sports watch.

[FloridaBill]

Not sure how I like this or not, but if it was in blue and had no complications, just time, then I am a buyer for sure.

Remember this is supposed to be a sports and intro watch, not a $50-100k watch.

[gm58]

Originally Posted by Yobrooks

I actually like this green version, time and date only

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was this photoshopped or taken from another ad? saw that there was a green dial variant circulating before with date only

[mickyd329]

I think I'll reserve judgement until the official release and see what is actually going to be produced.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by mickyd329

I think I'll reserve judgement until the official release and see what is actually going to be produced.

This is the most sensible and rational reply in these "cubitus" threads

[kaiserphoenix]

Also the Cubitus will have quick release strap system.

[Moondoggy]

Goodness me.

[Jay66]

Originally Posted by gm58

was this photoshopped or taken from another ad? saw that there was a green dial variant circulating before with date only

It is photoshopped, you can tell because it's basically the picture of the leaked green dial glued on the leaked advertisement, same shadows/reflections.

[Yobrooks]

Originally Posted by gm58

was this photoshopped or taken from another ad? saw that there was a green dial variant circulating before with date only

I'm not sure. I was speaking to a friend about it who downloaded the fortune magazine. He sent it to me, I assumed it was another àd in the magazine.... we'll see soon enough.

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[Ubiquitous1984]

Please don't jump to conclusions based on one leaked image of one particular watch.

I'm sure there will be a full range, with multiple options, and different colours, straps etc.

Patek is not a brand to knee-jerk over. Allow the full release to take place, and then make judgement.

I for one am pleased to see something different being released. The last few years have been a bit stale IMO. I like it when brands take risks.

[ts3]

Originally Posted by Ubiquitous1984

Please don't jump to conclusions based on one leaked image of one particular watch.

I'm sure there will be a full range, with multiple options, and different colours, straps etc.

Patek is not a brand to knee-jerk over. Allow the full release to take place, and then make judgement.

I for one am pleased to see something different being released. The last few years have been a bit stale IMO. I like it when brands take risks.

I was also hoping for something different to be released. The past decade plus has seen too many mediocre designs from the brand already. And now it seems as if the best Patek was able to do is to re-release their most sought after model in a slightly more square shape. Where is the risk taking from a design perspective?

[Mighty_Kraken]

Well, the risk is that they release a lazy redesign of an already existing watch and hope that there a still enough suckers that still buy it.

[deuxani]

Originally Posted by gm58

was this photoshopped or taken from another ad? saw that there was a green dial variant circulating before with date only

Yeah I created that image based on the Fortune ad and the dial leak :)

[Paul C]

Originally Posted by Vasco

One good thing, it will probably bring back into fashion square shaped watches?

Apple made square shaped watches popular. Cartier put Santos on the map. This is PP trying to appeal to those that like square shaped watches.

[vitalsigns]

One-upping the Aquanaut on the ugly scale. I didn't think it was possible. Congrats, Patek! You did it!