In the world of watchmaking, few names carry the prestige and storied legacy of Patek Philippe. Its most famous advertisement campaign features the line: “You never really own a Patek Philippe, you merely look after it for the next generation.” That next generation seems to be who the watchmaker is targeting with the Cubitus collection, its first new model range since the Aquanaut in 1997.
The Cubitus collection signals a bold departure from the rounded case designs that have been the hallmark of Patek Philippe’s most sought-after watches, such as the Nautilus and the Calatrava. It is defined by a striking octagonal case, offering a modern aesthetic.
But this launch is more than just a new case shape; it is a statement about the future direction of Patek Philippe, an acceptance that innovation is part of staying on top of the market.
The Cubitus Collection is a bold and angular design. The octagonal case is reminiscent of the sporty elegance popularised by Patek’s Nautilus, introduced in 1976, but with sharper lines and a more modern sensibility. The case comes in several materials, including two-tone steel and rose gold, stainless steel and platinum.
The brushed and polished surfaces on the Cubitus play with light in a way that emphasises the clean, architectural lines of the case. The design team at Patek clearly wanted to create something that would stand out on the wrist without feeling overly flashy, a delicate balance achieved with this collection.
The dials are another area where the Cubitus shines. The collection offers options in deep green and blue, each with a subtle texture that adds depth to the overall design. The green dial is a standout, tapping into the growing trend for coloured dials.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Patek Philippe without exceptional mechanical innovation. At the heart of these watches are some of Patek’s most advanced automatic movements. The simpler models feature the Caliber 26-330 S C, a highly accurate movement that powers the time and date functions. With a power reserve of up to 45 hours and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, it’s a reliable workhorse designed to keep time with remarkable consistency.
For those who want something more complicated, the collection also includes a platinum model with moon phase and big date functions. The display manages to not feel too busy.
This launch is particularly significant because it comes at a time when Patek Philippe is facing increased competition in the luxury sports watch category. Brands such as Audemars Piguet, with its Royal Oak, and Rolex, with its steel sports models, have dominated this segment in recent years. The Cubitus is Patek’s answer to this challenge, a watch that combines the brand’s legacy of craftsmanship with a design that feels relevant to today’s collectors.
The choice to launch this collection in both stainless steel and two-tone rose gold speaks to Patek’s desire to appeal to a younger, more style-conscious audience. The stainless-steel models, in particular, are likely to attract collectors who appreciate the durability and versatility of steel, but who also want something that feels distinct.
This is a collection that has the potential to become a modern classic. Like the Aquanaut before it, the Cubitus could very well define the next era of Patek Philippe. It’s a watch that blends past and future, tradition and innovation, in a way that few brands can achieve. Whether you’re a long-time collector or someone looking to invest in their first luxury watch, the Cubitus offers an opportunity to own a piece of Patek Philippe’s next chapter.
The move to launch the collection is bold but feels right, even essential. In a market that’s becoming increasingly saturated with steel sports watches, Patek has managed to create something that feels fresh, exciting and future-facing.
Farage on Muslim Brotherhood
Nigel Farage told Reform's annual conference that the party will proscribe the Muslim Brotherhood if he becomes Prime Minister.
"We will stop dangerous organisations with links to terrorism operating in our country," he said. "Quite why we've been so gutless about this – both Labour and Conservative – I don't know.
“All across the Middle East, countries have banned and proscribed the Muslim Brotherhood as a dangerous organisation. We will do the very same.”
It is 10 years since a ground-breaking report into the Muslim Brotherhood by Sir John Jenkins.
Among the former diplomat's findings was an assessment that “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” has “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
The prime minister at the time, David Cameron, who commissioned the report, said membership or association with the Muslim Brotherhood was a "possible indicator of extremism" but it would not be banned.
In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe
Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010
Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille
Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm
Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year
Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”
Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners
TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013
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Director: Tim Burton
Rating: 3/5
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THE SPECS
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo
Power: 275hp at 6,600rpm
Torque: 353Nm from 1,450-4,700rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto
Top speed: 250kph
Fuel consumption: 6.8L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: Dh146,999
If you go
The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Nairobi, with fares starting from Dh1,695. The resort can be reached from Nairobi via a 35-minute flight from Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or by road, which takes at least three hours.
The rooms
Rooms at Fairmont Mount Kenya range from Dh1,870 per night for a deluxe room to Dh11,000 per night for the William Holden Cottage.
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Number of tracks: 11
Rating: 4/5
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Tomato and walnut salad
A lesson in simple, seasonal eating. Wedges of tomato, chunks of cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, coriander or parsley leaves, and perhaps some fresh dill are drizzled with a crushed walnut and garlic dressing. Do consider yourself warned: if you eat this salad in Georgia during the summer months, the tomatoes will be so ripe and flavourful that every tomato you eat from that day forth will taste lacklustre in comparison.
Badrijani nigvzit
A delicious vegetarian snack or starter. It consists of thinly sliced, fried then cooled aubergine smothered with a thick and creamy walnut sauce and folded or rolled. Take note, even though it seems like you should be able to pick these morsels up with your hands, they’re not as durable as they look. A knife and fork is the way to go.
Pkhali
This healthy little dish (a nice antidote to the khachapuri) is usually made with steamed then chopped cabbage, spinach, beetroot or green beans, combined with walnuts, garlic and herbs to make a vegetable pâté or paste. The mix is then often formed into rounds, chilled in the fridge and topped with pomegranate seeds before being served.
Checks continue
A High Court judge issued an interim order on Friday suspending a decision by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots to direct a stop to Brexit agri-food checks at Northern Ireland ports.
Mr Justice Colton said he was making the temporary direction until a judicial review of the minister's unilateral action this week to order a halt to port checks that are required under the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Civil servants have yet to implement the instruction, pending legal clarity on their obligations, and checks are continuing.
How to help
Donate towards food and a flight by transferring money to this registered charity's account.
Account name: Dar Al Ber Society
Account Number: 11 530 734
IBAN: AE 9805 000 000 000 11 530 734
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To ensure that your contribution reaches these people, please send the copy of deposit/transfer receipt to: juhi.khan@daralber.ae
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Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Transmission: seven-speed
Power: 720hp
Torque: 770Nm
Price: Dh1,100,000
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Centre Court
Starting at 10am:
Lucrezia Stefanini v Elena Rybakina (6)
Aryna Sabalenka (4) v Polona Hercog
Sofia Kenin (1) v Zhaoxuan Yan
Kristina Mladenovic v Garbine Muguruza (5)
Sorana Cirstea v Karolina Pliskova (3)
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Sara Sorribes Tormo v Nadia Podoroska
Marketa Vondrousova v Su-Wei Hsieh
Elise Mertens (7) v Alize Cornet
Tamara Zidansek v Jennifer Brady (11)
Heather Watson v Jodie Burrage
Vera Zvonareva v Amandine Hesse
Court 2
Starting at 10am:
Arantxa Rus v Xiyu Wang
Maria Kostyuk v Lucie Hradecka
Karolina Muchova v Danka Kovinic
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Court 3
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Kateryna Bondarenko v Yafan Wang
Aliaksandra Sasnovich v Anna Bondar
Bianca Turati v Yaroslava Shvedova
