Build Your Watch Collection: Calatrava by Patek Philippe

Here at Timepiece Perfection, we put together watch reviews to help you build the perfect watch collection.

More recently, our reviews have consisted of some of the most luxurious sports watches on the market. But this time, we wanted to review a timepiece that was different — something renowned for it's luxurious craftsmanship yet ravishingly simple in design: a dress watch. After looking through our collection, we decided on the ever impressive Calatrava by Patek Philippe.
 
Among the ranks of ultra-luxury Swiss watchmakers, you'll find the ever impressive brand of Patek Philippe. Since the first version was introduced in 1932, the Calatrava has been an essential part of the Patek Philippe collection. And although they are known for pioneering innovative complications and dynamic instruments, the simplicity of the Calatrava is what makes it desirable.

Materials:

Known for manufacturing their own watch components and in-house movements, Patek Philippe has used only the finest materials to create their watches. Of course, this Calatrava is no different. Composed of only the strongest and most refined precious metals, this watch is both durable and exquisite. Authentic enamel dial with black Roman Numerals decorate the face for the wearer to quickly and easily tell time. And the case is forged in white gold with a sapphire crystal case back.

Design:

“Form must follow function.”
That's the motto that inspired the minimalist principles of the Calatrava. Understated, pure, yet impressive, it is obviously crafted for someone accustomed to a high end lifestyle.

To the untrained eye, this Calatrava might seem overly simplistic or even generic. However, a closer look and better understanding of Patek Philippe will reveal that the Calatrava has everything a luxury dress watch needs. The hobnail-patterned bezel show the watchmaker's artistry and taste for detail. The large white face is framed in White Gold and contrasted by a black, hand-stitched alligator strap. And everything is tied together to the last detail, topped off with a white gold clasp. The superior design and style of the Calatrava is what makes this watch one of the most famous pieces by Patek Philippe.
 

Specs:

• Movement: Mechanical manually wound
• Caliber: 215 PS
• Aperture: Seconds subdial
• Authentic enamel dial
• Black Roman numerals
• Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny black
• Case back: Sapphire-crystal
• Case diameter: 36 mm
• Jewels: 18
• Bridges: 5
• Rose gold
• Water resistant to 30 m

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