Technical Details

Rose gold tone with a brown gradient dial makes this Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R-001 super clone the warmest member of the 5968 family. This Aquanaut 5968R replica is the reference 5968R-001, a 42.2mm flyback chronograph in rose gold with a brown gradient dial. The 5968R-001 stands at the top of the Aquanaut lineup in terms of complication and case material. Powered by the clone Cal. CH 28-520, this piece offers flyback chronograph functionality alongside hours, minutes, and a 60-minute counter. The brown dial graduates from darker edges to a lighter center, creating depth beneath the sapphire crystal. Rose gold construction elevates the sport-chronograph concept, while the tropical composite strap in matching brown maintains the Aquanaut’s athletic character despite the precious metal case.

Movement Analysis

The clone Cal. CH 28-520 is a chronograph movement with flyback function, allowing instant reset and restart of the chronograph hand without stopping first. This complication ranks among the most complex offered in the Aquanaut collection.

• Case: 42.2mm, rose gold tone (genuine: 18k rose gold)
• Movement: clone Cal. CH 28-520, automatic flyback chronograph
• Functions: flyback chronograph, 60-minute counter, date
• Dial: brown gradient with embossed texture
• Strap: tropical composite in brown
• Crystal: sapphire
• Case back: sapphire display
• Water resistance: 30 m (not for swimming)

For a comparison with the steel chronograph variant, see the Aquanaut 5968A-001 Chronograph in steel.

What Sets It Apart

The difference between the 5968R-001 and its steel counterpart, the 5968A-001, comes down to case material and dial treatment. Rose gold adds substantial weight and visual warmth, while the brown dial creates a color harmony that steel references cannot replicate. The 42.2mm diameter accommodates the chronograph pushers and sub-dial layout without feeling oversized. Browse our Aquanaut collection to see how this chronograph fits within the broader lineup. This Aquanaut 5968R brown dial replica represents the pinnacle of Aquanaut complications wrapped in precious metal.

Other versions of this model in stock: Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968A-001, Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968G-010 green dial, Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968G-001 blue dial, Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968A-001 (71872).