Patek Philippe Calatrava 'Volutes and Arabesques'

First presented in 1932 with the Reference 96, the Patek Philippe Calatrava is the benchmark for classic men’s dress watches. This groundbreaking collection set the stage for nearly every piece Patek has released since, and became the blueprint for other brand’s approaches to classy men’s timepieces. Heavily influenced by the Bauhaus design philosophy, the Calatrava was then considered extremely modern with its minimalist, less-is-more approach to watch design. 

In the years since 1932, Patek has released dozens of Calatrava references, each with its own idiosyncrasies. Almost all share the underlying DNA of the 96, prioritizing subtle elegance above all else. 

This piece, a Reference 5088/100P-001, may at first seem like a far cry from the collection’s sparsely-decorated origins — however, this handcraft watch deftly combines the Calatrava’s more minimalist underpinnings with the stunning savoir-faire that allows Patek Philippe to stand out from crowd. Housed in a 38mm platinum case with a signed crown, a smooth bezel, and a sapphire crystal, it features a stunning black enamel dial with engraved metallic volutes and arabesques motifs.

Powered by the Patek Philippe Calibre 240 automatic micro-rotor movement and paired to a signed, black alligator leather strap with a platinum pin buckle, this piece is an exceptional combination of the traditional Calatrava design and the maison’s artisanship. Accompanied by its factory goodies, it’s truly a work of miniature, wrist-worn art. 

Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history. Few international luxury brands carry the gravitas of their name, and for good reason. The firm's commitment to excellence in horological manufacture is unflinching, and their track record of innovation in design without peer. They continue to lead the industry, and even their fiercest competitors have nothing but the utmost respect for the company.

From the simple elegance of their Calatrava line to the stunning study in miniaturization that is reference 1518 perpetual calendar to the modern reference 5750P chiming watch, Patek’s catalog is chock full of some of the most elegant and complicated timepieces ever made. Family-owned and completely independent, the firm has the freedom to do what it wants — such as discontinue one of the world’s most beloved steel luxury sport watches, the reference 5711 — when it wants.

Owning a Patek Philippe is for many the ultimate goal of timepiece collecting, and for a certain type, the only timepieces they collect. Whichever way you look at it, there is no questioning the elegance of design, superlative manufacture of their cases and movements, or the sheer elegance and emotion that comes from owning one.

Of course for a brand that is steeped in heritage, we are told “You never actually own a Patek Philippe…”

Well, you know the rest.

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