Patek Philippe

I'm not in the market for a Calatrava at the moment and I do have my heart set for a 5127g one day, but I do want to know which Calatrava reference is the most traditional. In other words, Patek Philippe's signature Calatrava. Is it the 5116g? I could be wrong in asking this question as they may be all classics.

Thank you!

Hell, it's probably subjective!

The one which launched the Calatrava series back in 1932.
Though more seriously it could be one of many, but for some reason the 96 springs to mind.

calatrava.  I believe it was the one piece, from the original 96 to the 3796, which maintained the same design and dimensions representing the model with the longest production run spanning some 60+ years.  A tribute to a classic.

 

The king of Calatravas

and it houses the first PP automatic movement ...

Lots to love, but I am not sure about the "King". Sorry, maybe it is just me ;-)

Oliver

ps: It is always a pleasure to see it. Thanks!

of yours

Thanks for sharing.

Oliver

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Ref. 96 - the mother of all Calatrava´s

One example in steel ...

... still 70 years old (in this case). Try to make it better ...

Followed by Ref. 570 ...

Oliver

And when you guys say reference 96, do mean the 5196 and 5296 from the current collection? Or is the 96 a classic, continuing Calatrava model and the 5196 and 5296 are the latest versions? I need to my hands on a Patek Philippe encyclopedia or something.

... PP watches.

As mentioned it was over 50 years in production, with various dial designs, small second, central second, diamonds ... .

The ending XX96 is a reminder of that "Ueber"-Calatrava.

But the 5119 and 5116 are also descendants from the reference 96.

My tip: 5116 P, a symphonie in platinum with Breguet numerals or "better" as smaler, and therefore more classic : 5119 in WG or JG ( JG my favorite ! )





Regards

Moritz

my choice, based on personal preferences

Suggestion: Patek Philippe in America, from John Reardon, could be a nice (but maybe dangerous) start

Oliver

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Is it yours?



Cheers

ps. Did you receive anything in the post?

book, invitation, ...

gesture....

Are you coming?

Cheers

Probably not :-(

The modern variant...

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Richard.

as an example:

how about this?

white gold 96 made in 30's.

Beautiful piece! Just can never understand why they were made at ~ Ø 30,0 mm?  It doesn't work when your wrist is Ø 18,3 mm.

Cheers,

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Richard.

collectors with "limited resources" could never afford it.

I know of some collectors which are proud owners of a Ref. 96 and for them it is THE crown of their watch collection.

Try to find Ref. 570 (similar style, but slightly bigger) in that price range ...

Ref. 96 is something special, a real classic, ... and (somehow) affordable

Oliver

one more incredible beauty. Close to be perfect ...

Thanks for sharing.

Oliver

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