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Aquanaut Travel Time Reference 5164R-001, a rose gold automatic dual time zone wristwatch with day/night indicator and date, Circa 2018

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Inspired by the Nautilus, Patek Philippe's Aquanaut was released in 1997 with a more modern design geared towards younger collectors. The octagonal case was similar to the porthole shape of the Nautilus, but it was slimmer without the latch-like "ears" extending from its sides. An exclusive "tropical" rubber strap also debuted with the watch and was highly resistant to wear, salt water, and ultraviolet rays. This sleek and sporty aesthetic helped make the Aquanaut a huge success.

A more complicated member of the Aquanaut family, the present Travel Time reference 5164R-001 combines the model's youthful looks with practical complications for frequent travelers, such as dual time zones, a day/night indicator and date. The embossed dial has applied gold numerals and two small apertures that indicate whether it is day or night in the local and home time zones. Accompanied by its original box and papers, this hard to come by Aquanaut is a must-have for any Patek Philippe collector.

Condition Report

The watch is in very good condition. The movement is running at the time of cataloging, however, it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

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Fits a wrist size of 6.7 inches or smaller.

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Introducing Patek Philippe Brings Back The Aquanaut Travel Time In White Gold

After saying goodbye to the 5164a, the travel time aquanaut returns in a cool blue hue..

Patek Philippe is kicking off Watches & Wonders by announcing a new version of the fan-favorite Aquanaut Travel Time, this time in white gold. With a blue-grey dial and matching strap, it might not be the khaki-green version that people hoped for, but it's a fun variation for one of the longest-running Patek references in the current catalog. 

The new 5164G has a 40.8mm by 10.2mm case, with the Caliber 26‑330 S C FUS movement that's in the 5164R and the old (sadly discontinued) 5164A stainless steel model, which you can see through the exhibition caseback. The Opaline blue-gray, embossed Aquanaut pattern dial is the same color as the 5980G that was released today, but in this case you get the fantastic rubber strap in a matching blue, with deployant clasp. The price is the same as the 5164R, which in U.S. dollars translates to today's hyper-specific price of $63,043. 

The King was dead, long live the King. My friends know that the ref. 5164A (the steel version of the Aquanaut Travel Time) was one of my favorite watches of all time. The design for tracking a second time zone is one of the most elegant solutions on the market, and that's coming from a massive fan of the Rolex GMT-Master II. 

While I was certain that Patek would eventually fill the gap with something, I figured we'd have to wait until next year. I also hoped against all hope that the 5164 wouldn't get the 5811 treatment and end up in a white gold version. But that's what we got—a part of Patek's broader move away from stainless steel and all the hype it begot on the market, hype that became a double-edged sword for the brand. While I'm still extremely excited to see it in person this week at Watches & Wonders, a part of me thinks that some sporty watches should remain in materials that suit their intended sporty lifestyle. While it's no dive watch, the Aquanaut Travel Time is the ultimate "casual flex" travel watch, one that you should be able to enjoy but not worry too much about. In white gold, it's also about $20,000 more than the stainless steel model was. But who am I kidding – logic be damned, I'm a fan.

Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Aquanaut Travel Time Reference Number: 5164G

Diameter: 40.8mm Thickness: 10.2mm Case Material: White gold Dial Color: Opaline blue-gray, embossed Aquanaut pattern Indexes: White gold applied numerals Lume: White luminescent coating Water Resistance: 30m Strap/Bracelet: Composite material, blue-gray; patented fold-over clasp in white gold

Caliber: Caliber 26‑330 S C FUS Functions: Two time zones: local and home time indication; day/night indication for local time and home time in apertures; date coupled with local time by hand; sweep seconds Power Reserve: 30m Winding: Automatic 

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Introduction

5164g - aquanaut self-winding.

A contemporary, elegant and casual travel watch, the Aquanaut Travel Time Reference 5164 is offered in its first white gold version.

The opaline blue-gray dial is adorned with the emblematic Aquanaut pattern, while the integrated composite strap matching the dial color features a patented white gold fold-over clasp.

The case houses self-winding 26-330 S C FUS caliber with Travel Time display, combining excellent legibility with user-friendliness. The date is indexed to local time.

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26-330 S C FUS Self-winding

Two time zones : local and home time indication. Day/night indication for local time and home time in apertures. Date coupled with local time by hand. Sweep seconds. Diameter : 31 mm. Thickness : 4.82 mm. Number of parts : 290. Jewels : 29. Power reserve : Min. 35 hours - max. 45 hours. Winding rotor : 21K gold central rotor. Balance : Gyromax ® . Frequency : 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour (4 Hz). Balance spring : Spiromax ® . Hallmark : Patek Philippe Seal.

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Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Ref 5164 Review

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time is a watch that combines elegance, simplicity, and practicality.

Sitting in the catalog with the other Patek collections, the Aquanaut is an ultra-sporty watch that stood out considerably. With a steel finish and a rubber strap, it was a decidedly more casual approach from the Genevan powerhouse. Add in a complication and the usually traditional Patek was competing against the big league when it comes to sports watches.

Here’s our review of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time ref 5164.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time: A Background

While Rolex is king when it comes to luxury watches amongst the regular public, Patek Philippe gained fame designing wristwatches for royalty. That esteemed position continued on to modern times where only the most seasoned watch collectors follow Patek very closely.

During the dot-com boom in the late 1990s, Patek Philippe saw the opportunity to grow their fan base. New millionaires were being made in droves and with all this increase in potential disposable income, Patek Philippe designed a steel sports watch to appeal to a younger audience – the Aquanaut.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time ref 5164A (photo: Patek Philippe)

Fifteen years after, in 2012, Patek released the Aquanaut Travel Time ref 5164A. The sporty look, combined with a cleverly displayed complication, really made the Aquanaut all its own. Wait lists grew exponentially with the desire to own a Patek sports watch.

Aquanaut Travel Time 5164/A

The first Patek Philippe Aquanaut released with a complication was ref 5164A in steel, introduced in 2011. The desire for dual-time watches is pretty high and Patek made it simple while honoring the casual luxury they started with the Aquanaut line.

Designed for those who travel or do business frequently with those in other time zones, the Aquanaut Travel Time is a fixture in the wearer’s daily tasks. It’s a Patek design that is supposed to be worn outside of those formal occasions and blend into the everyday world.

In 2016, Patek released an 18k rose gold edition of the Aquanaut Travel Time ref 5164R. Both of these case styles remain in the Patek catalog, even if the waitlist to get your hands on one is long.

Dial and Case

The dial of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Ref 5164 is an embossed black, much like earlier references with white gold Arabic numerals. Outside the numerals is a stark white minute track that stands out nicely against the black background. The embossed pattern of the dial ties directly in with the pattern of the bracelet.

The case itself is made from stainless steel, which means that it’s durable enough to withstand daily wear but light enough not to weigh down your wrist when you’re wearing it throughout the day. The combination of polished and satin-brushed finish is seen on the case, which is slightly rounded into a more octagonal shape rather than a round or square.

This case with a screw-down crown is water resistant for up to 120 meters. There’s no reason you can’t wear this eye-catching timepiece in the pool or on your beach vacation.

Despite its size, the 40.8mm case is shaped in a way that it sits smaller on most wrists. The shape and strap make it wear very comfortably.

Dual Time Zone

What makes the 5164A so coveted is the dual time zone complication and the clever way it is arranged on the dial. Apart from the central hour, minute, and seconds hands, there is a fourth hand and two apertures on the dial that indicate whether you are reading local or home time.

The hands are is easily differentiated with the starker hour and minute hands indicating your local time, and the skeletal hour hand underneath to indicate the home time.

You’ll find two apertures, one between 3 and 4 o’clock and the other between 8 and 9 o’clock that indicate day and night at each time zone with white meaning day and dark blue for night.

When you’re home, the hands can lay on top of each other, maintaining the simplicity of the dial face. With a single glance, you’ll can determine if it’s a good time to call home or if you should wait a few hours to diminish angry feelings from a 3 am wake up call.

A 6 o’clock there’s a tasteful dial that will show the current date at your local time.

Pushers and Date Corrector

It’s easy to change the local time by one-hour intervals with the pushers located on the left-hand side of the case. Unlike other more complicated dual time watches that use crown positions to set the new time zone, Patek designed for the upper pusher to advance the local hour hand forward an hour with one push, and the lower pusher backs it up an hour with a single push.

The pushers only advance the local time hand. The skeletal home hour hand remains unchanged when using the left-hand pushers. When traveling it’s as easy as using the lower pusher when heading west and the upper pusher when heading east.

Simplicity is key and Patek made sure to design this watch perfectly for its target audience. Much like the simple way to adjust the hour when traveling, it’s just as easy to change the date. A small button was included at 4 o’clock on the case band to correct the date.

This stunning timepiece is powered by the automatic movement calibre 324 S C FUS. This includes all the added features of the dual time complication indicating two time zones, the day and night indicators for both local and home time, and the local date.

You can see, through the case back, the 213 components and 29 jewels that ensure  absolute minimal friction. The watch beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph and has a 45-hour power reserve.

Patek calls this particular strap “Tropical”. It’s made from a supple, composite rubber in a black similar to that of the embossed dial. As stated before, the embossed pattern of the dial and the embossed pattern of the strap are complimentary, finishing the design of the watch seamlessly. This design feature creates a sense of continuity and easily makes up for the lack of an integrated bracelet.

First developed for the ref 5060A, the strap is made from 20 different materials. It’s impervious to salt water, bacteria, and UV damage. It’s no wonder they call it “Tropical” when it’s definitely designed for fun in the sun and the water.

On the underside of the strap, you’ll find the Aquanaut double deployant clasp in steel marked distinctly with the brand’s Calatrava cross emblem. This trigger released clasp is not only convenient, but secure. You can’t accidentally trigger it, decreasing any falls when you’re putting it on or taking it off.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time ref 5164: Final Thoughts

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Ref 5164 is an excellent watch that will not only look great on your wrist, but also help you keep track of time while traveling. The strap ties the sporty-elegant aesthetic together, while providing comfortable wear for hours.

With the Aquanaut Travel Time’s ingenious design and robust craftsmanship, Patek Philippe proves once more that they’re the ultimate investment. Find the perfect Patek Philippe watch for your wrist at SwissWatchExpo.com . <>

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Patek Philippe - 5164R-001 Aquanaut Travel Time 5164 Rose Gold / Brown

Patek Philippe 5164R-001 description

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164 is a larger and more complicated version of Patek's casual sports watch. It features an automatic movement with dual time zone. Mechanical self-winding movement Caliber 324 S C FUS Aquanaut Travel Time Dual time zone mechanism indicating local and home time Local and "home" day/night indication in apertures Local date by hand Sweep seconds hand Black embossed dial, gold applied numerals, and luminescent hour markers "Tropical" composite strap Aquanaut fold-over clasp Screw-down crown Sapphire-crystal case back Water resistant to 120 m Rose Gold Case diameter (10-4 o'clock): 40.8 mm With its rose gold case, the ref. 5164R-001 was introduced at BaselWorld 2016.

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Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164R Travel Time Rose Gold / Rubber

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Patek Philippe 5164 Aquanaut, 5164R-001, 5164R, 18k rose gold on a tropical rubber strap with a double fold over buckle, automatic Patek Philippe caliber 325 S C, date, additional time zone shown with the hollow hour indicator, day / night indicator for both time zones, centered sweep seconds, tropical dial, luminescent hands and hour indicators, display back, water resistant, diameter: 40.8mm, thickness: 10.2mm. Like new with box and papers dated 2021.

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Review: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164

Patek Philippe, the luxury Swiss brand headquartered in Geneva was established in 1839 by the Polish nobleman Antoine Norbert de Patek. Patek Philippe watches are world-famous for their tradition, exclusivity and record prices. In the list of the most expensive watches ever manufactured in the world, Patek Philippe timepieces fill the top 20 spaces. It is no surprise that the Aquanaut range was released, deemed a little more affordable for the luxury watch enthusiast.

Launched in 1997, not long after Nautilus marked its 20th anniversary, it is not hard to see that the famous shape of the Nautilus inspired the Aquanaut Travel Time model; with its famous rounded octagonal case. Patek positioned the price of the Aquanaut just a bit lower than the Nautilus, offering a cheaper alternative for the fans of the latter – a decided move to make it more attractive to the younger audience. It has a “tropical” designed strap made of a new, solid composite material with very high durability (resistant even to saltwater and UV damage).

The Aquanaut is available in two models, the 5164R (Rose Gold) and the 5164A (Steel), both have a three-part case with a sapphire glass back and a screw-down crown, whilst the front dial tells the time in two time zones. It is something that is not new but the method utilised, however, is spectacular. The watch’s comfortability on the wrist is unparalleled. The Aquanaut Travel Time 5164 is a solid rubber strapped tool watch, and an incredible companion while travelling the world for business or on an adventure. It has a noteworthy wrist demeanour yet feels ruggedly elegant on the wrist. It is the second “sports” watch from Patek Philippe.

The dial on the Aquanaut 5164R comes in a tender embossed brown colour and embossed black for the 5164A steel model. The dial colours seemingly change slightly in the light, adding extra uniqueness to the watch. At the centre of the dial is a captivating geosphere design, which is applied more boldly again at the six o’clock sub-dial. The dial shows local and home day/night indicator apertures located at nine o’clock and three o’clock, respectively. Notice the two-hour hands: one is skeletonised showing the home time, and the other is pointing out the local time.

Both models have white minute indices, whilst the Aquanaut Travel Time 5164R Rose Gold model makes use of gold hour Arabic numerals, permeated with a moderate amount of Super-Luminova lume. The skeletonised hand is illuminated, while the white gold hour and minute hands are two sharp swords suffused with glowing lume vividly pointing out the strength of its readability and sense of sport. A sharp needle indicates the seconds, while a smooth sub-dial pointer handles the date sign. The Aquanaut 5164 is slightly crowded but is still somewhat simple in its appearance. It all adds up to an exceptionally readable dial with energy.

If you are travelling across a time zone or two, upon landing, place your eyes onto the hour hand and push the top or bottom left side pusher. The hour hand will jump an hour back or ahead — showing a faintly skeletonised additional hour hand that does not move from your home time – straightforward yet outstanding. The now visible home time hand is a little bit below the hour hand so that the dial does not fall into disarray when not you are not travelling.

Both the rose gold and steel models of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164 have a case dimension of 40.8mm diameters and 10.8mm thickness. The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164 goes a different route with the presentation of the unusual language of sports watch design; in being enclosed with stroked case sides and smooth lug-tops. It has a straight and accurate horizontal brushing on the side of the case side. The steel model is quite impressive with a razor-sharp polished bevel on the bezel.

The smooth and tightly-secured screw-in crown with the equally twisted around logo features a recessed button to correct the date—pointed out through the six o’clock sub-dial. On the left-hand side, there is an appealing difference between the smooth and rounded pushers used to manage the time zone function. The timepiece’s case back is secured by sapphire crystal.

The watch is powered by the 324 S C FUS automatic calibre movement. The finishing is as accurate in this 294 part, 29 jewel calibre, which somehow copes with being beyond expectations. The water resistance is 120 meters, and its power reserve runs 45 hours. Côtes de Genève, anglage and wonderfully recessed blued screws are a beautiful sight to the eyes. And while the 324 seems solely traditional, it has modern components. Patek Philippe’s in-house Gyromax balance and Spiromax balance spring are made use to make this escapement very capable and solid.

Wearability

The first thing that strikes the wearer is the comfort of this Patek. It measures an almost-perfect 40.8mm across. It weighs less than 100 grams. Given the movement, it is still less than 11mm in height. Being very detailed and uniquely comfortable says a lot about this tough sports timepiece.

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The signature of the Aquanaut Travel Time 5164 is the famous “tropical” bracelet, made of high-tech composite materials. It is not only comfortable to wear but also very durable, resistant to ultraviolet radiation, salt water, wind and rain. This model is a perfect leisure watch! The Aquanaut 5164 is waterproof to a depth of 120 meters and has established itself to be a universal watch that can even be worn for the casual swim whilst out on the yacht.

The dark-brown composite rubber strap is charmingly supple and available on the rose gold model. The steel model comes with a black composite variant. Once reduced to the desired length, it is simple to slip on and off the wrist. This strap is no doubt one of the best rubber straps you can wear on the wrist. It is engraved with an akin stocky geometric design (similar to the dial) and semi cut on the back to enhance convenience and airflow. The clasp is well made as a spring-loaded release offers a sense of quality and authenticity.

The Patek Philippe range is priced for the non-price conscious individual who is excited by the luxury appeal of the brand. Although the Aquanaut range is priced a little less than say the Patek Philippe Nautilus , it still garners a hefty amount. The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164A (Steel) starts at around £30,000 ($39,800 or €33,500) although a second-hand model is likely to be less.

The rose gold model of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164R is priced from around £44,500 ( $59,000 or €49,700) but can also be purchased for slightly less from second-hand vendors. Other suitable Patek alternatives include the Nautilus 5980 , Calatrava 5227 and very popular Patek Philippe Twenty~4 . These can be procured from the official Patek Philippe store online

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When is the best time to visit Moscow? | Weather, budget, events by month

• July 14, 2023

Discover when is the best time to visit Moscow. In this blog post, I will talk about weather, budget and other things to know to choose the best time when to go to Moscow for you. I cannot account the times when we went in Moscow. Here are the pros and the cons of each month taking all main criteria into account!

I will first describe the main criteria that will help you choose when to go to Moscow:

• Climate in Moscow: temperatures and weather

Special events in Moscow

• Budget and visa

Then I will talk about each season (go directly to this party if you already have an idea of ​​the desired departure date):

• Advantages and disadvantages month by month

The weather cannot be the only criterion to decide when is the best time to visit Moscow for you. Even if the temperatures drop low, Moscow in December is just magical! This is why I advise to take into account several criteria at the same time. Also remember that it takes at least a month to get the Russian visa.

When to go to Moscow: climate and weather

The seasons are well marked. The mid-season months are not necessarily the best for the weather. However, they are not necessarily to be avoided, because, as we will see later, Moscow is a city that changes all the time and the prices can be more attractive. For example, for a lot of people winter is the best time to visit Moscow.

Weather in Moscow. Moscow is inland, making the city “more protected” from changing weather. For example, the weather is much more changeable in St. Petersburg. On the other hand, the weather in Moscow is more and more scorching in summer, we can then easily reach 30 degrees (for the Russians, it’s already the heat wave).

Moscow temperatures

As soon as you think of Russia, you want to do “Brrrr”. Let’s prepare our down jackets! Indeed, the Russian climate is not the mildest on the planet. However, it all depends on the region, because the country is very large. Moscow is almost at the same latitude as Copenhagen. As Moscow is relatively far from the coast, there is a pronounced continental climate. It is hot in summer and cold in winter.

In addition, global warming is there. For several decades, annual average temperatures have always been recorded above the past. I suggest you look at the averages over the past five years to be as close as possible to reality:

Sunshine and precipitation

Sunshine. This is surprising, but there is more sunshine in Moscow than in Paris or even in Berlin: 1,731 hours in Moscow, compared to 1661 in Paris and 1626 in Berlin.

Duration of the day in winter. We had questions about the length of the day in winter. So, here are a few things. As in Europe, the shortest days are in December. In Moscow, at the end of December, the sun rises around 9 a.m. and sets around 4 p.m. Then the day gets bigger until the end of June, when the day is the longest.

Precipitation. There is more precipitation in Moscow than in Paris (705mm against 637mm).

When is the best time to visit Moscow: interesting events

Moscow is a city that moves a lot. It is even said that this city never sleeps. So there are a lot of events, forums, exhibitions, conferences. Here I’m going to talk about the main recurring events that punctuate the year and that may help you decide when to go to Moscow.

End of year celebrations in Moscow

December 31 rather than Christmas. The Russians are eagerly awaiting the holiday season. Here on December 31 is like Christmas with us. Religion, “opium of the people” according to Marx, and, above all, its official absence marked the country during the Soviet years. This then reinforced the celebration of December 31, while Orthodox Christmas is January 7.

Russian calendar. In addition, it should be known that the first week of January is a bank holiday. Many Russians therefore do not work during this period. Europe also greatly influences the habits of Muscovites. Consequently, the Christmas markets start in early December and, for some, continue until early February!

Fairytale atmosphere. If you are wondering when to go to Moscow and you love the holiday mood, then the end of December – early January, and even February, is for you! There are many things to do during this time: for example, Christmas markets, decorations, winter games, skating rinks. In 2016, Moscow opened the largest ice rink in Europe. In short, the city is doing a lot of entertainment during this period and the general atmosphere is at the top! However, everything comes at a cost. You can see more detail below in the article, month by month.

Find our more in this blog post: Christmas and New Year in Moscow .

Visit Moscow in May

May 1 and 9 are two big festivals in Russia. Both dates are known worldwide. May 9 in Russia is May 8 with us in France. The signature that marks the end of the Second World War. The shift day is explained by … the difference in time zone.

The May 9 holiday is a very important holiday for the Russians. The Soviet human losses amounted to millions. So there are many families who have been directly affected by the war. The first big parade was organized by Stalin on June 24, 1945 in Red Square in Moscow. Later each year the USSR and then Russia organized a parade on May 9. Here is the video of the first parade dating from 1945 in color, then the last – that of 2016.

A disadvantage of the beginning of May. For the planned events, Red Square will not be completely empty. There are always installations for May 9, but also rehearsals. So, to the question “when is the best time to visit Moscow”, I would not say that May is the best one. You can find out more in the article “Moscow in autumn” below.

Throughout the year, the Moscow City Hall organizes free events (festivals, small markets, concerts, etc.) in the Red Square and in the streets of the city center. For example, there are two major interesting events:

• Festival of Lights “Around the World”: in 2019, it was from September 28 to October 4.
• Anniversary of the city of Moscow always celebrated the first weekend of September.

When is the best time to visit Moscow: budget, price seasonality, visa

Most touristy periods. Many travelers come to Moscow from May to October. This is the period when we see the most tourists in Moscow. In addition, many are also those who come at the end of December and at the beginning of January for the New Year. The beginning of May and the first week of January are also strongly requested, in particular by the Russians (school holidays, public holidays).

Accommodation. Hotel rates therefore necessarily increase during these periods of the year. But they do not go so far as to triple. To give an idea, count at least 80 euros in the city center for a double room with breakfast. You can read more about the districts of Moscow in my article: Where to stay in Moscow?

Guides and tours. Also take into account that during these periods it will be more difficult to find a guide at the last moment. It’s best to do it 2-3 months in advance. There will be more waiting or difficulty obtaining tickets during the months of high tourist influx: late December, early January, May, June, July, August.

Visa for Russia. The cost of the visa does not change depending on the month of the year. On the other hand, the deadlines can be longer if you make the request for the high tourist season (from May to October). Allow about a month. Getting the Russian visa is not complicated, there is a procedure to follow.

In Russia, the seasons are divided as follows:

• Fall: September, October, November.
• Winter: December, January, February.
• Spring: March, April, May.
• Summer: June, July, August.

Discover Moscow in autumn: when is the best time to visit Moscow in autumn?

From the beginning of September, we feel that the temperatures begin to drop gradually, especially at night.

Moscow in September

More and more travelers are choosing the month of September to go to Moscow. Because it is not cold yet and there are fewer tourists than in summer. Prices drop slightly, but remain higher than in the lean months of the year. There is also the city’s birthday on the first weekend in September, but also the “Around the World” festival towards the end of the month.

Moscow in October

You are likely to come across the colors of autumn from the beginning of October. The accommodation prices are starting to drop gradually. There is less waiting in the places to visit. Temperatures are not very low: during the day they are generally around +6 degrees. On the other hand, the only negative point can be the cost of plane tickets, if you leave during the French school holidays.

Moscow in November

It’s one of the least calm! Temperatures drop and can approach zero during the day in mid-November. Hotel rates are low, there are few tourists, and therefore less waiting in museums. It’s easier to get tickets for the Kremlin Palace of Armor, which can be very difficult in the summer. Guides also have more availability. So why not go to Moscow in November?

Discover Moscow in winter: when is the best time to visit Moscow in winter?

Winter is a very nice time to go to Moscow, because the Christmas and New Year decorations are installed from the beginning of December and are not removed until the end of February. To learn more about the different activities in winter, read this article: What to do in Moscow in winter? If winter temperatures scare you, check out Moscow in the spring (see below).

Moscow in december

Normally, negative daytime temperatures set in, although the weather can vary significantly from year to year. In general, from mid-December the snow is durable. It is from December 20 that more and more travelers come to Moscow. December 31st is celebrated like Christmas in France. Accommodation rates are higher from mid-December. It’s also more complicated to find a guide at the last moment. Furthermore, as in Europe, the days of December are the shortest of the year. But if you want to mark New Years Day, you will have lots of memories!

Moscow in january

January is also a very festive month. The first week of January is a public holiday in Russia. Besides, it’s also a week of Russian school holidays. There are more people in the streets, museums and everywhere in the city. To find out more about this time of year (Christmas markets, itineraries, etc.), read: Christmas and New Years in Moscow . Prices remain high during this week, but drop from mid-January.

Moscow in February

It’s the second quietest month of the year. In February, winter clearly takes its ease. The temperatures are the lowest, it’s a real winter! The days are longer in February than in December. So we’re enjoying the day more, and with the snow it’s really nice, because the weather in Moscow in February is pretty sunny. Accommodation rates are at their lowest, and the decorations are still there. So, if you are looking for when to go to Moscow, if the cold does not scare you and you appreciate the snowy landscapes, why not consider the month of February?

Discover Moscow in spring: when is the best time to visit Moscow in spring?

Spring is a contrasting period between March, which is still quite cold, and May, when we really feel the arrival of summer.

Moscow in March

The ice and snow begin to melt around mid-March. Winter is coming in March, but spring is not quite there yet. It’s the third quietest month of the year. It is therefore possible to visit the city more quietly. Accommodation prices are low, guides are available. The weather in Moscow in March is milder than in February. In addition, the days are longer, so you can take many walks.

Moscow in April

It is only from mid-April that we begin to feel the beginnings of sunny days. The weather in Moscow in spring and April in particular is getting milder and colder: we can expect +7 during the day. In addition, there are not many travelers yet and we fear to enjoy the places more quietly, but we feel that the start of the tourist season is approaching. Accommodation rates are lower than in May.

Moscow in May

The early May holidays attract many travelers to Moscow. There are also many Russians who come to the capital on public holidays. It is therefore advisable to plan visits in advance to avoid queuing once there. Red Square can be closed or partially closed for rehearsals for the May 9 parade, the same day and one or two days after. More info in: Moscow in May: events, budget, what to do?

Discover Moscow in summer: when is the best time to visit Moscow in summer?

All summer months are great, if you take temperatures into account. The weather in Moscow in summer is quite pleasant. However, in recent years, there have been great heat peaks or heat waves in July (30 degrees during the day).

Moscow in June

From June, you can take long walks in the city’s parks, very numerous and much appreciated by the locals. Boat trips are more enjoyable from June. On the other hand, the prices of accommodation in Moscow are higher than in the lean months. There are also more tourists. Book your hotel, tours and activities in advance.

Moscow in july

July is the hottest month, but we’re not on +40. Moscow is a city inland and therefore there is little fresh air, if it is very hot. We can do lots of walks to discover the city. We have written several complete itineraries so as not to miss anything of Moscow in our special Moscow travel guide. It also contains tips to save time and enjoy the city off the beaten track, as there are so many tourists during this time of year.

Moscow in August

Temperatures are starting to drop gradually, but there are still so many people. In order to be sure of the choice of accommodation, I advise you to book in advance. The same goes for guided tours or entrance tickets to the Kremlin. It’s also a good time to discover the city differently by going to places that are less touristy and more frequented by locals.

When is the best time to go to Moscow? In summary!

The best time to discover Moscow depends on the criteria you want to favor: the weather, the budget, the tranquility of the visits, the special events to be experienced on site.

In summary:

• The peak tourist season in Moscow begins in early May and ends in late September.
• Late December and early January is the best time to experience the holiday mood, but it comes at a cost.
• End of January, February, March, beginning of April, November are the quietest months of the year, when you can visit the city more calmly and on a reduced budget.

So, have you decided when to go to Moscow? 🙂 Do you plan to visit Moscow in spring, summer, autumn or winter?

Travel idea! As in all cases you will get a visa and there is only 4 hours by train between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, why not visit both cities? Read an example of a route here: Moscow to Saint Petersburg in one week.

If you still have doubts, take a look at what you can visit in Moscow in order to choose the best period: Things to do in Moscow in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days.

For a great trip to Moscow:

• Visit Moscow and St Petersburg in one week: itinerary
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Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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