Calatrava

SPECIFICATIONS 

Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Calatrava
Reference Number: 5032J
Movement: Automatic
Gender: Men's 
Condition: Very good
Time Period: 1995 
Box: Yes
Papers: Extract from Patek Philippe Archives 

THE CALIBER

Caliber: 240
Jewels: 27

THE CASE

Case Material: 18K yellow gold 
Case Diameter: 36 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Waterproof: 80ft./ 25 m./ 2.5 ATM
Bezel Material: 18K yellow gold angled stepped flat bezel
Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Caseback: Solid
Dial: Silver metallic 
Dial Numerals: 18K yellow gold applied faceted dart hour indices, embossed dot minute divisions around the outer rim 

THE BRACELET/STRAP

Bracelet Material: Black Leather
Buckle: Tang
Buckle Material: 18K yellow gold 

THE FUNCTIONS 

Hours, minutes, and 48-hour power reserve

FURTHER READING

Patek Philippe's 1932 release of the Calatrava model opened the way for what is probably the century's most iconic dress watch. The design has changed over time, but the core characteristics remain the same. Calatrava is the trademark model of Patek Philippe; its ageless design has made it a symbol of elegance that transcends generations.

The concave polished bezel surrounds a silver metallic dial with yellow gold dauphine-shaped hands, yellow gold applied faceted dart hour indices and embossed dot minute divisions along the outer rim.
The solid two-body 18K yellow gold case is polished and secured with a screw-on case back.

The caliber 240 micro-rotor movement features the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium finishing, fausses côtes decoration, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism, and five settings, shock absorber mechanism, and self-compensating free-sprung balance spring.
The oscillation frequency of this mechanism is 21,600 vph (4Hz).
The dial, case, and movement are all signed.

The Calatrava reference 5032, manufactured between 1995 and 2001, includes the famed ultra-thin automatic caliber 240. The 5032 was released in three series: the first with a metallic dial, the second with a silvered dial and flatter bezel and crown, and a limited edition of 100 timepieces commemorating the year 2000.

This example from the early production run was produced in 1995. The case has a 36 mm diameter, a 7 mm thickness, a smooth, concave bezel, stepped lugs, and a screw-down, watertight case back. The silver metallic dial features applied 18K yellow gold faceted dart hour indices, embossed dot minute divisions along the outer rim, and dauphine-shaped hands.

This timepiece is in fine shape and comes with a Patek Philippe presentation box and an extract from the Patek Philippe archives confirming its 1995 production date. Additionally, it comes with a 12-month limited warranty from Twain Time.

Warranty & authenticity

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Every item has undergone a thorough inspection by our knowledgeable technicians, ensuring full originality (unless stated otherwise) and perfect working condition to assure you get everything as expected. We know the value of security.
To provide further peace of mind, we offer a 12-month limited warranty alongside any remaining manufacturer’s warranty on all our luxury timepieces and fine jewelry from the date of purchase.
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