Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph 7968/300R
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph (reference 7968/300R) is a 39.9 mm watch with a white mother-of-pearl dial. It runs on the automatic caliber CH 28-520 C and is water resistant to 30 m. It was introduced in 2022.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 7968/300R
- Collection
- Aquanaut
- Case size
- 39.9 mm
- Thickness
- 10.37 mm
- Water resistance
- 30 m
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- White mother-of-pearl
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- CH 28-520 C
Production
- Production
- 2022 – today
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
7968/300R White mother-of-pearl
7968/300R-001
Gradient mother-of-pearl · Baguette diamond and multicolour sapphire, bezel, invisible setting (rainbow)
How it compares within the Aquanaut family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7968/300R (This watch) | 39.9 mm | — | White mother-of-pearl | CH 28-520 C | 2022– |
| 5164G-001 | 40.8 mm | 18k white gold | Blue | 324 S C FUS | 2024– |
| 5168G-001 | 42.2 mm | 18k white gold | Blue | 324 S C | 2017– |
| 5168G-010 | 42.2 mm | 18k white gold | Khaki green | 324 S C | 2019– |
| 5261R-001 | 39.9 mm | 18k rose gold | Blue | 26-330 S QA LU | 2023– |
| 5968A-001 | 42.2 mm | Stainless steel | Black | CH 28-520 C | 2018– |
| 5968G-001 | 42.2 mm | 18k white gold | Blue | CH 28-520 C | 2021– |
| 5968G-010 | 42.2 mm | 18k white gold | Khaki green | CH 28-520 C | 2021– |
| 5968R | 42.2 mm | 18k rose gold | Brown | CH 28-520 C | 2023– |
About the Aquanaut family
The Aquanaut was introduced in 1997 with ref. 5060A as a younger, more relaxed companion to the Nautilus. It shares the rounded octagonal case shape but pairs it with an embossed grid-pattern dial and a strap made of a tropical composite material that matches the dial.
Key references include the steel 5167A, the larger 42 mm 5168G in white gold, the Travel Time 5164 with two hour hands for home and local time, and the smaller Aquanaut Luce models aimed at women, some with gem-set bezels. Many automatic models use caliber 26-330 S C. Dealers look closely at the condition of the composite strap, whether the original strap and folding clasp are present, and at the Certificate of Origin, since steel references are tightly allocated by the brand.
Quick answers
- What size is the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph 7968/300R?
- The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph 7968/300R has a 39.9 mm case, 10.37 mm thick.
- What movement does the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph 7968/300R use?
- It uses the automatic caliber CH 28-520 C.
- How water resistant is the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph 7968/300R?
- It is water resistant to 30 metres.
- When did the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph 7968/300R come out?
- It was introduced in 2022.
Catalog facts checked October 2026.