W&W 2022 Patek Philippe Ref. 5226G-001 Calatrava

A contemporary vintage style Calatrava new model with guilloched Clous de Paris decoration

Patek Philippe distinguishes itself not only by its inventiveness and technical mastery of movements, but also by its creativity in terms of cases and dials. The latest addition to the Calatrava collection, the new white gold Reference 5226G-001, is a perfect illustration of this quest for excellence in all areas of watchmaking.

Based on the round, streamlined case shape that has made Calatrava models famous since 1932, Patek Philippe has reworked it by adorning its flanks with a guilloched Clous de Paris (hobnail pattern) decoration – a motif emblematic of the Manufacture that was revived in 2021 on the Calatrava Clous de Paris Reference 6119. In order to allow this guilloched motif to run all the way around the caseband, the designers have also devised a special case construction in which the lugs form an integral part of the case back.

The charcoal gray vintage-inspired dial features a black-gradient rim. Its slightly grainy texture is reminiscent of antique camera cases. It is adorned with white gold applied numerals with beige luminescent coating, as well as a discreet “railway track” graduated scale for the seconds. The hour and minute are displayed by syringe-shaped white gold hands with beige luminescent coating. The date indication appears through an aperture at 3 o’clock, printed in beige on a black background.

This new model is powered by the self-winding 26-330 S C caliber equipped with a stop seconds function.

The new Reference 5226G-001 is accompanied by two interchangeable straps – one in beige calfskin with a nubuck finish, the other in black calfskin with embossed fabric pattern and beige stitching – both secured by a white gold prong buckle.

The same case, dial and strap design is also featured on the new Reference 5326G-001 with Annual Calendar and Travel Time fun.

Technical specifications

Patek Philippe Calatrava

Reference: 5226G-001

Case

• Material: White gold
• Diameter: 40mm
• Height: 8.53mm
• Caseband guilloched with hobnail pattern
• Sapphire crystal case back
• Water-resistant to 30m

Dial and hands

• Textured charcoal gray, black gradient rim, gold applied numerals with beige luminescent coating
• White gold syringed-shaped hands with luminescent coating

Movement

• Caliber 26-330 S C
• Self-winding
• Date in an aperture
• Sweep seconds
• Diameter: 27mm
• Height: 3.3mm
• Number of parts: 212
• Winding rotor: 21K gold central rotor
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
• Power reserve: min. 35 hours - max. 45 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Watch delivered with two calfskin straps: beige with nubuck finish and black embossed with fabric pattern and contrasting beige stitching
• Prong buckle

MSRP: EUR 34'630

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