FabR
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I think these are all great observations, except that it can’t be a graduation or wedding gift for your son...actually, consider it a loan and that he wants it back on graduation day!😂👨🎓
Not a bad incentive to study, actually...though I’m grateful that my parents thought of a different gift for me, given that my father’s nicest watch is a Casio!😂😇
Seriously, I hope you’ll be allocated one, though of course the competition is crazy...It may vary on location, but I’m hoping all “lucky 1000” can be notified soon!😀🥂
Hands on review of the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6007A-001
The wait had become very long and watch enthusiasts were impatient. The health context and the cancellation of the 2020 edition of Baselworld had prevented Patek Philippe from presenting any new product since the start of the year. And then on June 18 cam...
Wonderful review and examination as usual, Fx... thank you!🙏
I think the concept that a Patek crafted in steel is rare can be put to rest. Historically perhaps, but to me the future will bring many more steel references to market... which in my view there is nothing wrong with. A nice enough watch that will surely ...
An excellent review as always ! I agree with your assessment that the 6007 is another reference to ...
revitalize the Calatrava line and hopefully this line with a more casual/sporty style can draw more demand to diversify away from Nautilius and Aquanaut. I also heard that the interest for 6007 far far exceeds the 1,000 pieces available.
Great review!!
I have read every review on this watch and yours was the most balanced and I like your view points on the direction of Patek Philippe. Excellent photos as usual Xavier I await to see if my application for a piece has been approved.
Great review. Thanks FX !
I totally agree with the display case back and the marking being a big no. A solid case back or a celebration marking on the edge of a display case back would have been much better. As for the date, it does not bother me that much, even though I agree it ...
Thanks a lot for an informative review.
Very interesting to read and I agree on both the date (better without) and the (laser?) etching on the glass back. I can understand why PP sticks to the proven movement in this model (development cost depreciated). All in all, thank you for a good review....
Thanks FX for your usually great review and beautiful pictures! I can only agree with many of your assessments, first and foremost the main goals with which Patek has created the 6007A...
Namely, offering another substantial contribution to the fresh, new look that the Calatrava line is developing, in a tradition started very successfully last year with the 5212A and the discontinuation of several older references. Same size, same metal, a...
Thanks!
For a lovely review to balance all the internet traffic on this. PP were looking to revitalise/modernise the Calatrava line for 2020 and it will be interesting to see if this style does stand the test of time with new models for the regular catalogue. Qui...
Thank you Fx. Wonderful review with a number of logical perspectives
Your photos give the watch life. Not my cup of tea, but I appreciate Patek Philippe’s approach to an evolving clientele and lifestyle. The date and gap between the strap and case are obvious imperfections, but very subjectively the one that doesn’t do it ...
well sir , that was the most balanced report on the new 6006 to date
I am still unsure as my feelings, ambivalent to be sure On the one hand - a new SS Patek , "limited" edition to celebrate a milestone in their history On the other - a rather bland copy cat watch with no real Patek DNA But I agree with everyone., it will ...
Thanks a lot FX, another great review, and terrific pictures 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I do like date indications in watches. Maybe not perfect from an aesthetic point of view, but very handy if you wear the watch daily. A very personal choice though. I've placed my order, so let's see if I am lucky this time🤞🏻
Good luck to you as well, my friend! 😃
Who knows? Maybe we can take a "twins shot" next time we meet 😉
I've always been a big fan of the 6000 series, but never pulled the trigger due to the size of the dial and hands
This is solved on the new 6007 😃 And as the younger member of the family, not only in age but also in design, it makes sense to me: bigger size, steel and "simpler" caliber. And the limited edition component is definitely a plus. Although I see regular pr...
I think these are all great observations, except that it can’t be a graduation or wedding gift for your son...actually, consider it a loan and that he wants it back on graduation day!😂👨🎓
Not a bad incentive to study, actually...though I’m grateful that my parents thought of a different gift for me, given that my father’s nicest watch is a Casio!😂😇 Seriously, I hope you’ll be allocated one, though of course the competition is crazy...It ma...
You know what they say: you merely look after it... 😜
Thanks for your good wishes, my friend, we'll see 🤞🏻
Thanks for your review, Fx.
I like the watch, and the date window doesn’t bother me at all. I’m a bit disappointed with the use of the 324SC movement and case-back solution though. Best, V.
Superb and concise review!
I, too, placed an order and hope will be approved for this marvelous watch. Did you notice the decagon on the caseback? Sort of a homage to the Nautilus I think. Definitely like you said this is a new and younger looking timepiece. Many detractors upon in...
Always, we have to ask, if it was not a PATEK...
Foversta, you are a treasure!! so grateful and appreciative for your incisive review. OK... And so I ask that question... even though it has no impact probably on anything... the mad rush (presumably) to collect this watch is 100% about that it IS a PATEK...
I think this is a legitimate question, but its answer is probably obvious to everyone.
Patek is much more than a watch brand. Today it might not be an overstatement to say that, in the minds of many people, Patek is first and foremost an idea. THEN it's a watch. So do you have to like the 6007A or, in fact, any Patek at all? Absolutely not....
I always feel that Patek enjoys....
a level of 'forgiveness' that no other brand receives... ( arguably Rolex but Rolex steel watches are priced relatively market based) in a world of Facebook and Instagram... it is possible that Patek may face the brutal sobering reality... that a watch li...
Here again, I am in agreement. I think that the strength of a name is more important than the beauty of a watch. See Montnlanc Villeret 1858 / this 6007A. Same price.
Which is the finest? Which is the most sought after? Interesting, psychologically and horologically. Best, Nicolas
Great review FX!
I think there are some really interesting observations made in your review and ones which I share, both in terms of criticisms as well as optimism. You state, 'But the ambition assigned to the Calatrava 6007A-001 may be broader. It also aims to rejuvenate...
Thanks for the review.
I agree with your case back comment. I love seeing the movement personally. But either make it solid or transparent , not a distorted view. By other person issue is watches that display a 6 and a 9 but rotate them too much ( rolex has models with an upsid...
The commeration on the case back..is it inscribed or printed...please tell me that at least PP made the effort to enscribe it versus going el cheap and just
Printing it on....if they did then the watch is a pure money grab. I think embossed dial means stamped??? That means that it doesn’t even have guilloché and is stamped like a Nautilus....add an old movement and here we are celebrating a new factory and ye...
Totally agree about the point you made about the old movement...
They should be using and debuting the new movement in this watch! That would've been so much more meaningful!
Great Review Great Pics!
Thank You! Your insights on Patek's strategic intent is well examined - youth, elegance, versatility. I have a bit reserve on accessibility given the price tag, though that could have been part of the overall thinking i.e. true elite accessibility. To pus...
Thank you for the review, Francois-Xavier
I enjoyed the excellent writing and pictures, which are of the usual highest standards. Now, onto the watch itself: I find this an extremely lazy / complacent effort from Patek. The design is as uninspired as the price is ludicrous for a simple stainless ...
Love the in-depth review of the watch!
I would agree the price point of the watch is accessible, however, allocation is not! So, the conclusion is that this is an “inaccessible” piece! 🤣🤣🤣
I’m waiting for Patek to offer a watch ONLY to collectors who have never owned one, rather than only to those who have many
Then I might buy one. And this one is a pleasant looking possibility.
I do agree on the romantic notion, but it's just incredibly hard to implement. For instance, this was in part the original intent of the recent 5522A, a time-only for the 2017 NYC exhibit...
It was offered in 600 pieces for the US market only, with the rather open goal to please/attract new entry-level customers. However, without Patek vetting the process, it *instantaneously* became a circus rather than a watch sale. First, I don't know of a...
Thanks Fab for pointing out the history of 5522 ! As I mentioned in my replies to others, the 5522 was...
a derivative from 5524 which itslef was so controversial when it came out and now it is well quite liked. The 5522 was heavily criticiized for being a simple watch with no personality. Look at how it performed in the primary and secondary markets.
Well written and thoughtful review
I had an initial dislike for the date window, but thought it could grow on me (wishful thinking). After a phone call with my AD I was told the demand is EXTREMELY high. The next disappointment for me was the text on the case back glass. Not something that...
Great review FX!
Thanks for sharing your views, well written and balanced as always. Personally I have yet to digest this release. Perhaps I will appreciate it more once I see it in the real however for now I am on the sidelines personally. Reasons? - I am a huge fan of t...