Aleksandr Usyk has once again drawn attention not only from the boxing community but also from connoisseurs of premium accessories. The Ukrainian champion was spotted in public wearing a Patek Philippe 5980/60G-001, a model that stands out among other watches for its unusual chronograph layout. This is reported by Styler, citing a post by user cats_and_watches on the social network Threads, where the accessory was captured on the athlete's wrist.
The Model and Its Key Feature
The watch in question is the Patek Philippe 5980/60G-001 — a model that debuted in 2024. The case is made of white gold, and the key highlight of the design is the non-standard chronograph layout. While most models in this class feature several separate subdials for different time indicators on the dial, here the manufacturer made do with a single combined counter that simultaneously carries the 60-minute and 12-hour scales. It is precisely this detail that makes the model recognizable and distinguishes it from many other representatives of the premium segment.
Movement and Flyback Function
Despite its relatively compact dimensions — a case measuring 40.5 by 12.2 mm — it houses a complex mechanism: according to the publication, the caliber consists of 327 components. The model is also equipped with a flyback function, which allows the chronograph readings to be quickly reset and a new count started immediately without the need to perform several separate actions. Such a function is especially useful when sequentially recording multiple time intervals and, for a watch of this caliber, is a practical characteristic of a complex chronograph mechanism rather than a decorative one.
The Cost of the Accessory
The publication estimates the price of the Patek Philippe 5980/60G-001 at approximately 160,000 euros. At an exchange rate of about 50 hryvnias per euro, this comes to roughly 8 million hryvnias. It is noted, however, that the exact price of a specific piece may vary depending on the configuration, condition, and terms of purchase, so the stated figure is an estimate.
Contradictory Data
It is worth noting a discrepancy between the textual description and the illustration in the original material. In the text, Styler unambiguously identifies the model as the Patek Philippe 5980/60G-001 in white gold, whereas the accompanying image (including the close-up inset of the dial and the logo on the jacket sleeve) visually corresponds to a different brand — Audemars Piguet, with its characteristic octagonal bezel. The model identification in the text relies on a third-party post on Threads, rather than on an official statement by Usyk himself or the brand, so the exact match between the watch in the photo and the described model remains a matter of observers' assessment rather than a confirmed fact.
Context: The Champion's Previous Watches
This is far from the first expensive and recognizable accessory that Usyk has worn in public. Before the face-off with Rico Verhoeven, fans noticed a Rolex Daytona 116508 with a bright green dial, known to collectors as the John Mayer Daytona. It was this Rolex, crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, that the champion wore before his bout with Daniel Dubois, which ended in a Ukrainian victory. The market value of this model can currently be around 80,000 euros. In the comments on the new watch, users call Usik's choice stylish and note that premium watches of this level can retain their high value over time.
