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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5196P-001
Calatrava
An unworn and attractive platinum wristwatch with small seconds, Breguet numerals, two-tone dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, single-factory-sealed
Full-Cataloguing
- Single-factory-sealed
- Offered by the original owner
- Complete with its full set of accessories
The Patek Phillipe Calatrava is arguably emblematic of a perfect dress watch. Minimalistic in design and sophisticated in execution, the ref. 5196P-001 was launched in 2004 as a modern iteration of the original Calatrava ref. 96. The applied white gold Breguet numerals and Feuille hands are exclusive of the platinum model.
Extremely charming and a perfect balance between the old and new, this platinum Calatrava hits collector’s soft spot with its beautiful applied Breguet numerals. The elegance of the 5196P lies in the subtle changes within its monochromatic dial – a two-tone silvery grey executed in both sun-burst and matte finishes. The same contrast can be found on the case with brushed case bands and polished bezels.
Powered by the manual-winding movement cal. 215 PS with Patek Philippe seal, the movement is thin and compliments the overall slim and discreet aesthetic of the watch. Without the need for ostentatious display, the movement resides comfortably within a solid caseback that is in-line with the original Calatrava models.
Most importantly, this example is still sealed in its original factory packaging. Preserved in pristine condition and fresh-to-the-market, this is one of the best modern Calatrava by Patek Philippe.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.