Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G
For those that liked the textured dial of the “Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Travel Time”, but don’t need all those features the answer was provided during Watches & Wonders 2022. This “Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G” option also comes with a new caliber movement that has added a date mechanism, plus swapped a sub-seconds for a central sweep hand.The 40mm Calatrava-style case is made of 18k white gold with a polished finish, while its caseband is rimmed with a Clous de Paris hobnail guilloche pattern.On the flip-side is a sapphire exhibition caseback that allows a view into the inner workings of the mechanical movement. It showcases several purple jewels and a 21k gold central rotor engraved with the Patek seal, in the form of a Calatrava cross.It comes equipped with a knurled setting-crown and those thick protruding lugs, which cover the width of the caseband adornments. All topped by a sapphire crystal that assists with water-resistance reaching up to 30 meters (98 feet).Time is exhibited on a textured, charcoal gray dial with applied 18k white gold Arabic numerals with a beige interior coating. While circling around the flange is a black gradient rim with a railroad-motif minute track.The white gold sharp-tipped rectangular “syringe style” hands and Arabic numerals have all been fitted with a green luminescent coating, for an enhanced legibility. There is also a data window at the 3 o’clock position.
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G
The “Patek Philippe Calatrava” (Ref#: 5226G-001) is powered by the new in-house self-winding mechanical movement, caliber 26-330 S C with 30 jewels, 212 parts and 28,800 vph. It comes equipped with a Gyromax balance and Spiromax spring. Power reserve can last up to 45 hours, when fully wound.Mounted to the watch is a hand-stitched beige calfskin strap with a nubuck finish, while secured to the wrist by a gold foldover clasp. It also comes with an additional black hand-stitched calfskin strap, embossed with a fabric pattern, and also secured by an 18k white gold foldover clasp. For more up to date information visit the official Patek Philippe website here.