Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 6196P-001 Platinum
Overview
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 6196P-001 distills the maison’s pure dress-watch aesthetics into a modern platinum execution. With a warm rose-gilt opaline (salmon-toned) dial and a slim hand-wound calibre, it balances timeless elegance with contemporary proportions.
Design & Materials
- Case: Platinum, 38 mm diameter, ~9.33 mm thickness; polished bezel with refined case flanks.
- Dial: Rose-gilt opaline (salmon) with applied anthracite white-gold “obus” hour markers; small seconds at 6 o’clock.
- Hands: Dauphine-style hands in white gold, matching the applied markers.
- Crystal & Caseback: Sapphire crystal front and sapphire exhibition back.
- Strap: Chocolate brown alligator leather, large square scales, hand-stitched.
- Buckle: Platinum pin (prong) buckle.
- Water Resistance: 30 meters (3 bar).
Movement
- Caliber: Hand-wound 30-255 PS with twin barrels for stable torque.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock.
- Power Reserve: Approx. 65 hours.
- Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph).
- Construction: 164 components, 27 jewels; Gyromax® balance, Spiromax® balance spring.
- Finishing: Traditional haute-horlogerie decoration; regulated to the Patek Philippe Seal.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 6196P-001
- Collection: Calatrava
- Case: Platinum, 38 mm × ~9.33 mm
- Dial: Rose-gilt opaline (salmon), applied “obus” indices; small seconds
- Crystal & Back: Sapphire front; sapphire display back
- Water Resistance: 30 m / 3 bar
- Movement: Calibre 30-255 PS (manual wind)
- Power Reserve: ~65 hours
- Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
- Components & Jewels: 164 parts; 27 jewels
- Strap: Chocolate alligator leather
- Buckle: Platinum prong buckle
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Full set with original presentation box and certificate
Prestige & Value
The Calatrava 6196P-001 showcases Patek Philippe’s philosophy of elegant minimalism. Its salmon dial, slim hand-wound calibre 30-255 PS, and platinum case create a distinguished yet understated presence—an ideal modern dress watch with enduring collector appeal.
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