Every now and then, a watch shows up that doesn’t reinvent time—but reflects it. That’s the Patek Philippe Cubitus, especially in its new, more wearable 40mm size.
When Patek discontinued the steel Nautilus 5711 in 2022, people thought the sports-watch era was over. Nope—just a pit stop. 🏁
💥 Meet the Cubitus
In late 2024, Patek launched its first new collection in 25 years: Cubitus (Latin for “elbow” 💪, but clearly meant to sound bold and architectural).
🆕 The original lineup:
5821/1A: Steel, olive green dial
5821/1AR: Steel + rose gold, blue dial
5822P: Platinum, full complications 🌙
Reaction? 🔥 Mixed. Confused. Intrigued. But over time, collectors started seeing the Nautilus DNA—just sharper, edgier.
⏱ Why 40mm Feels Right
At Watches & Wonders 2025, two new time-only 40mm models dropped:
7128/1R: Rose gold + chocolate brown 🍫
7128/1G: White gold + blue-grey 🌫
Both powered by the Caliber 26-330 S C/434—automatic, hacking seconds, date. No gimmicks. Just elegance with edge.
🧠 Why 40mm? Because 45mm was too much. Square watches wear larger, and 40mm hits the sweet spot: bold, but wearable.
🧱 Still Square. Still Patek.
The square case is what makes Cubitus stand out. It’s a little brutalist, a little refined, and a nice break from the endless round watches out there. The bracelet? Basically Nautilus. And that’s a good thing.
💭 What It Says About Us
We’re still obsessed with luxury sports watches. And Cubitus fits right in: stylish, recognisable, and surprisingly subtle.
Will it become the next icon? 🤷♂️ Too early to tell. But it's not trying to be the next Nautilus — it’s the cool younger sibling who listens to alt-rock 🎸 and does their own thing.
And honestly? That deserves respect. 👏
