First Look: Patek Philippe Delivers Coloration And Sportiness With The Calatrava 6007G Watch

In 2020, to have fun its transfer to a brand new facility, Patek Philippe launch the Calatrava 6007A, a sporty tackle one in every of its most basic fashions. That piece was restricted to only 1000 examples, however for Watches and Wonders 2023, the model is revisiting the design. With a more recent motion, black backgrounds with pops of coloration, and an exceptionally sporty strap, the brand new Patek Philippe Calatrava 6007Gs characterize a extra exuberant aspect of the model.

Specs

Model: Patek Philippe
Mannequin: Calatrava 6007G
Dimensions: 40mm diameter x 9.17mm thickness
Water Resistance: 30m
Case Materials: White gold
Strap/Bracelet: Leather-based embossed with carbon motif
Crystal/Lens: Sapphire crystal
Motion: Caliber 26‑330 S C
Energy Reserve: 35-45 hours
Working Frequency: 28,800 vph/4hz
Worth & Availability: $37,850 USD

The instances of the brand new Calatrava 6007Gs are all white gold (the 6007A was in metal), with full sharpening and a large bezel and domed sapphire crystal. Measuring 40mm throughout and simply 9.17mm thick, the scale and delicate curve of the case will undoubtedly make this watch put on fantastically on the wrist. The pull-out crown options the Patek brand and the case is water-proof to 30m. Whereas 30m is in step with the CAlatrava assortment, it’s at odds with the sportier design of those fashions. Including to the edgier look listed here are the leather-based straps with a carbon motif embossed on them and distinction stitching to match the colour within the dial; they’re fitted with a easy tang buckle. It’s not usually you see a strap that matches the dial so completely, however with the stitching and embossing, the 6007Gs have achieved simply that.

Patek has had some enjoyable with these dials. With pops of yellow, crimson, and blue in opposition to a textured black dial, that is maybe essentially the most playful the model has gone in recent times. The outer minute monitor recollects the tachymeter tracks from racing chronographs, whereas the utilized (and lumed!) Arabic numerals pull this watch away from the Calatrava’s typical easy magnificence. The date is unobtrusive and replaces the three o’clock numeral. A very skinny grooved ring surrounds the middle of the dial, which options colourful arrows at every hour, pointing inwards in the direction of a stamped carbon sample. The handset encompasses a color-matched seconds with polished hour and minutes fingers crammed with lume.

The three fashions herein are powered by Patek’s considerably new Caliber 26‑330 S C. Seen via the sapphire caseback, the motion options the distinctive ending you anticipate from the model and a strong gold rotor. The motion beats at 28,800 with a quoted energy reserve between 35 and 45 hours (the decrease finish of which is relatively dismal for a contemporary motion). The caliber has hacking seconds (which wasn’t de rigueur for Patek till a number of years in the past) and likewise options Patek’s patented Spiromax stability spring which is temperature and shock resistant.

I’ve usually been vital of Patek Philippe of being caught up to now, or what the model refers to as “custom.” And whereas I’m not satisfied that isn’t nonetheless the case, these new spirited Calatravas present a extra playful, fashionable aspect of the model. With coloration, texture, and maybe the sportiest strap the model has ever provided, this can be a Patek Philippe I can get on board with. The brand new Patek Phillippe Calatrava 6007Gs are priced at $37,850 USD. For extra info, please go to the model’s web site.