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04. Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5119
A small round elegant watch with a fine mechanical movement, the Calatrava is considered the flagship line of models by Patek Philippe, a line first introduced back in 1932. You could say the Calatrava line is emblematic of the brand since they made the Calatrava Cross their brand emblem. Not only that, but it is the line that became most enduring for Patek Phillipe. This particular model, the 5119 and its ancestor the 3919, is considered by many to be one of the quintessential dress watches.
The original 3919 Calatrava model with its iconic and instantly recognizable “Clous de Paris” guilloché (hobnail-pattern) bezel was introduced in 1985 and was updated in 2006 with the Ref. 5119 Calatrava by increasing the bezel’s diameter from 33.45mm to 36mm, a change in size that reflects the growing trend for larger watches.
With black Roman numerals on white lacquered dial, the dial is perfectly balanced. The hour and minute hands are leaf-shaped and a subdial at 6 o’clock features a discreet baton-style seconds hand. Inside, the calibre 215 PS manually-wound movement provides about 44 hours power reserve housed inside a case with an ultra-thin silhouette of just 7 millimeters with satin-finished sides and mirror-polished lugs.
Available in white, pink and yellow gold, the white gold with black alligator strap is perhaps the most iconic version. A dress watch that captures the timeless character of the brand and will hold its value well, costing $23,000. patek.com
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