Description
Calatrava 39 mm, 18K Rose Gold with Ivory Lacquered Dial Ref. 5227R-001
Overview
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5227R-001 embodies the essence of timeless elegance and discreet luxury. Crafted in 18K rose gold, this masterpiece features a perfectly balanced 39 mm case, an ivory lacquered dial, and a unique officer-style hinged dust cover on the caseback. Representing the purest form of horological art, it is a modern interpretation of the classic dress watch.
Design & Materials
- Case: 39 mm 18K rose gold case with polished contours, featuring a slim profile and an integrated hinged officer’s caseback that opens to reveal the movement.
- Bezel: Smooth, polished rose gold bezel that emphasizes minimalist refinement.
- Dial: Elegant ivory lacquered dial with applied gold hour markers, slender dauphine hands, and a date window at 3 o’clock.
- Crystal: Gently domed sapphire crystal for maximum clarity and classic aesthetics.
- Caseback: Sapphire crystal exhibition back protected by a hinged dust cover — an exquisite detail unique to this reference.
- Strap: Hand-stitched chocolate brown alligator leather strap with a matching 18K rose gold prong buckle.
- Aesthetic: Understated and refined — the perfect harmony between classic design, meticulous finishing, and quiet prestige.
Movement
- Caliber: Patek Philippe 324 S C — self-winding mechanical movement with central rotor in 21K gold, visible through the sapphire crystal caseback.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, and date aperture at 3 o’clock.
- Power Reserve: 35 to 45 hours.
- Features: Decorated to the standards of the Patek Philippe Seal, featuring Geneva stripes, polished bevels, and perlage finishing. Rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross emblem.
- Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz).
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 5227R-001
- Collection: Patek Philippe Calatrava
- Case: 18K rose gold, 39 mm
- Dial: Ivory lacquered with applied gold hour markers
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal front and hinged sapphire caseback
- Bracelet / Strap: Brown alligator leather strap with 18K rose gold buckle
- Movement: Calibre 324 S C, automatic, 35–45-hour power reserve
- Water Resistance: 30 meters (100 feet)
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Full Patek Philippe presentation box and certificate of origin
Prestige & Value
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5227R-001 epitomizes quiet power and understated sophistication. Its ivory lacquered dial and rose gold case radiate warmth and refinement, while the officer’s caseback reveals the soul of traditional watchmaking. Elegant, timeless, and impeccably crafted, this Calatrava is more than a dress watch — it is the definition of classic Patek Philippe excellence.
