Calatrava 5296R-010

The Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R-010 is a contemporary successor to the Calatrava collection that first appeared in 1932. The opaline silver dial and 18K rose gold case, Along with the dauphine hands and bar indexes, Combine to create a watch of understated beauty and quiet elegance. The elegant 38mm case houses the automatic Caliber 324 SC, Offering a power reserve of approximately 45 hours and water resistance of 30 meters. The name Calatrava originates from a 12th-century Spanish knighthood and continues the tradition that began with the Calatrava Cross, Which Patek Philippe adopted as its symbol in 1887. In 1932, Shortly after Patek Philippe was acquired by the Stern family amid the crisis of the Great Depression, The Ref. 96 was born, And inspired by the Bauhaus principle of “form follows function”, It pursued a pure, Circular design without unnecessary decoration. 5296R-010 is a model that reinterprets the design of Patek Philippe dress watches from the 1930s and 1940s in a modern way, And contains both minimalism and classicism. Calatrava is not just a watch, But is evaluated as a collection that symbolizes Patek Philippe’s identity, Craftsmanship, And timeless aesthetics. The subtle silver dial and warm rose gold combination conveys quiet confidence and the essence of classicism.