Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5026J - Black 'Breguet' Dial
The Patek Philippe Calatrava. Arguably the brands most iconic model line, and purest expression of the brand. Their raison d'etre if you will.
The line has been a hit since its debut in 1932. So much so, that the name "Calatrava" itself has become something of a byword within the watch industry for traditionally styled, no-frills dress watches that simply tell the time. Over the course of its nearly 100-years of production, there have been seemingly countless iterations within the line, with variations in the metal they are made in, with their size, dial configurations, and eventually, complications.
The Calatrava that we have here is a lesser-known Reference 5026J from the 1990s. The 33mm case is constructed out of solid yellow gold and houses a black dial inside — a surprisingly elusive combination in the world of watches. In traditional Calatrava fashion, the case is wonderfully executed simplicity, with nicely proportions lugs that gently slope downward, a polished bezel in matching yellow gold, and beautiful brushed profiles. Flip it over, and Patek's Cal. 240/151 automatic-winding movement with a micro-rotor is visible via the sapphire caseback. The black dial is elevated with beautiful applied yellow gold 'Breguet' indices, with the exception of the 4 o'clock position which is substituted with the slightly quirky, offset running seconds register. The numerals are beautifully compliments by a matching yellow gold 'Breguet' handset. It comes fitted to a black leather strap with its 18k yellow gold Patek buckle.
This is nothing less than a slept-on neo-vintage gem.
There are watches, and then there are watches! This is one of the latter.
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