Patek Philippe Calatrava 5297G-001 Diamond Dial and Bezel 18k WG
First released in 1932 and named after the cross that the Calatrava Knights paraded around Spain and Portugal during the 12th and 13th centuries, the Patek Philippe Calatrava was released as a simple timepiece with broad appeal that would help secure Patek Philippe's finances following Jean and Charles Henri Stern's investment in the brand in the same year. Designed with a strict Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic in mind, the Calatrava used, and continues to use, simplicity as its means of establishing intrigue around the craftsmanship required to construct such a stunning timepiece. Without a complicated movement or a busy design, collectors gravitate towards the Calatrava's clean aesthetic and practicality. The ref. 5297G that we have here plays on this elegant design while also featuring a diamond-set bezel and a diamond-set dial that elevate its aesthetic into the realm of exclusive luxury. Constructed of 18kt white gold and featuring a black dial, the ref. 5297G is monochromatic, with its diamonds providing a pop of opulence that sets it as a truly spectacular timepiece.
THE DIAL Featuring a beautiful and glossy jet-black dial that is encircled by a diamond-set bezel with diamond hour markers, the ref. 5297G's display is a lesson in elegant opulence.
THE CONSTRUCTION Featuring a 38mm diameter diamond-set 18kt white gold case, the ref. 5297G is a wonderfully sized timepiece in keeping with contemporary sizing preferences for classical dress watches like the Calatrava.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
