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Patek Philippe
Ref. 6196P-001
Calatrava
A virtually new, masterful platinum wristwatch with small seconds, rose-gilt dial, certificate of origin, and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• In virtually new, unworn condition, full set
• First appearance at auction after 2025 release
• Original owner
Coming off the popularity of 2021’s new arrival, the hobnail bezel Calatrava reference 6119, in 2025 Patek Philippe introduced a new Calatrava reference, time-only with small seconds in a platinum case with rose-gilt dial – the reference 6196P. Drawing inspiration from the much beloved 5196P, the 6196P remains a faithful successor to the noble Calatrava lineage, with the masculine downturned lugs, contrasting polished and brushed finishes, and faceted bezel – design cues that derive from a century ago and remain as relevant today.
The in-house caliber 30-255 PS boasts a power reserve of 65-hours and is the first time Patek Philippe incorporated twin barrels in a time-only movement, resulting in gracefully shaped bridges that are visible through the sapphire crystal caseback.
The rose-gilt “salmon” dial, paired with blackened white gold obus-style baton indexes exudes a potent combination of contemporary elegance and vintage design. In virtually new, unworn condition and from the collection of the original owner, an esteemed collector across a diverse range of timepieces, the present 6196P comes with all its original accessories.
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.