
Basel 2013- The new Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5227
Patek Philippe merged the key external elements of the Calatrava collection and its Officer’s models to present the new Calatrava Ref. 5227, a unique masterpiece of the casemaker’s art. Its 18K-gold case has a diameter of 39 mm and exhibits the typical Calatrava contours with elegantly curved lugs.
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5227 most exclusive feature is it’s display back, protected by a separate dust cover with a totally concealed hinge. As soon as the case is opened, it becomes evident that this hinge alone calls for the ultimate in craftsmanship on the part of the casemaker. The same applies to the elongated flutes that extend from the case flank into the lugs, enhancing the slender silhouette of the case. Each of these flutes is carved out of the gold and then, as all other case parts, polished by hand to a mirror sheen. The exceptionally elegant case accommodates a self-winding movement in a class of its own. It is the legendary caliber 324 SC, now endowed with the innovative and patented Spiromax® balance spring made of Silinvar®.
Yet again, eight decades after the 1932 debut of the original Calatrava Ref. 96, Patek Philippe reasserts the timeless quality of this legendary watch collection as well as the creativity of the manufacture in leveraging its traditions and heritage. It is available in three models in 18K yellow, white, or rose gold.
For more information on the new Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 5227 please stop by our shop or give us a call at 866-240-7366 and ask to speak to one of our knowledgeable sale staff. Harold Freeman Jewelers is an authorized Patek Philippe dealer who offers their clients a safe and superior shopping experience.
Technical Data on the Calatrava Ref. 5227
Watch:
Date in an aperture
Sweep seconds hand
Ivory lacquered dial, gold-applied hour markers
Strap: shiny alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, dark chestnut
Sapphire-crystal case back protected by an invisibly-hinged dust cover
Water resistant to 30 m
Rose gold
Case diameter: 39 mm
Caliber:
Mechanical self-winding movement
324 S C
Date
Center sweep Seconds hand
Diameter: 27 mm
Height: 3.3 mm
Jewels: 29
Bridges: 6
Parts: 213
Balance: Gyromax®
Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz)
Power reserve: Min. 35 hours – max. 45 hours
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal
Harold Freeman Jewelers – Authorized Patek Philippe Dealer
100 Indian Rocks Road N.
Belleair Bluffs, Florida 33770
Store Phone 727-586-2577
www.haroldfreemanjewelers.com