Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196J
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196J
Patek Philippe Calatrave 5196J Featurs a classically executed 37mm construction, the case is charmingly thin in construction at eight millimeters and supremely easy to wear across wrist sizes. While able to easily slip beneath a cuff, it's difficult to not appreciate the polished details on the unique case, its flat bezel stepping up perfectly from the dial, with its elongated lugs and simple crown recalling the Calatrava's heritage dating back to the 1930s.
The eggshell dial follows in the ethos of the case, featuring a simple small seconds, time-only configuration, but one that's finely elevated in each of its details. The manually wound Patek Philippe caliber 215PS powers the formal watch with a 44-hour power reserve, with the mechanism's expert finishing humbly hidden behind an unadorned, solid yellow gold caseback and in line with the renowned, understated luxury the Calatrava represents.