Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5212A-001 Silvery Opaline Dial Leather Strap 40mm Silver Dial Mens Watch
Step into a world of classic fashion and the latest technology with the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5212A-001 Men's Watch. This watch, from Patek Philippe's famous Complications Collection, shows the brand's focus on top-qu
Watch Specifications
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Reference at a glance
- Brand
- Patek Philippe
- Collection
- Calatrava
- Model
- Patek Philippe Calatrava 5212A-001 Silvery Opaline Dial Leather Strap 40mm Silver Dial Mens Watch
- Reference number
- 5212A-001
- Year / era
- 2004 · 2000s — modern production
- Complication
- Time only
- Movement
- Manual-winding manufacture calibre
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Dial type
- Blue sunburst dial
- Strap / bracelet
- Velcro strap
- Water resistance
- Water resistant to 100 m
- Limited-edition status
- Regular production, not a limited edition
Case, dial & bracelet
- Case dimensions
- 40 mm diameter
- Case thickness
- 10.2 mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Bezel
- Gem-set bezel
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Dial
- Blue sunburst dial
- Hands
- Blued steel Breguet-style hands
- Indexes
- Diamond-set hour markers
- Bracelet / strap
- Velcro strap
- Clasp / buckle
- Folding clasp in matching case metal
- Water resistance
- Water resistant to 100 m
Movement
- Movement / calibre
- Calibre 83B — Manual-winding manufacture calibre
- Movement type
- Automatic, self-winding
- Frequency
- 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
- Power reserve
- 60 hours
- Number of jewels
- 21 jewels
- Complications
- Time only
- Functions
- Hours, minutes, seconds, date
- Watchmaker
- Assembled and regulated by a single watchmaker, who signs off the piece before casing.
Production & market
- Production period
- 2004 – 2018
- Limited-edition quantity
- Not applicable
- Current market information
- Trades close to retail on the secondary market, with steady demand for full-set examples.
Designer
Jörg Hysek
Jörg Hysek left Rolex and Seiko's European studios to build a design practice in Geneva, giving houses such as Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, Seiko and TAG Heuer their sculptural, architecture-led cases before founding his own brand, HD3.
Historical significance
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5212A-001 Silvery Opaline Dial Leather Strap 40mm Silver Dial Mens Watch sits within Patek Philippe's Calatrava line, introduced in 2004. It carries the house codes established since 1839 — stainless steel case, blue sunburst dial dial and manual-winding manufacture calibre — and is one of the references collectors use to date the evolution of the collection.
Interesting facts
- The case is finished by hand, alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces in a single pass so the edges stay razor sharp.
- Early production dials show a slightly different minute track, and collectors pay a premium for them.
The House
Patek Philippe
Brand facts
- Founding year
- 1839
- Founder
- Antoine Norbert de Patek & Adrien Philippe
- Headquarters
- Switzerland
- Major collections
- Nautilus, Aquanaut, Calatrava, Complications, Grand Complications, Golden Ellipse
- Signature technologies
- Composite and ceramic case materials; Hand-applied guilloché dials
- Famous movements
- In-house tourbillon, manual-winding, In-house automatic with 22k gold rotor, In-house manual-winding, hand-finished, In-house automatic micro-rotor
- Notable watches
- Patek Philippe Nautilus 38 mm Slate Quartz (1999), Patek Philippe Nautilus 41 mm Blue Carbon (1995), Patek Philippe Nautilus 38 mm Slate Sapphire (1964), Patek Philippe Nautilus 36 mm Meteorite Grade (1986)
Brand history
Patek Philippe has spent more than 187 years refining a single idea: a watch should outlive its owner. From the earliest workshop pieces to today's Nautilus, the house has balanced technical ambition with a recognisable design language, and its collections remain among the most closely followed by collectors worldwide.
Antoine Norbert de Patek & Adrien Philippe established Patek Philippe in 1839, working from Switzerland at a time when precision was measured by hand. The founder's obsession with finishing and accuracy still defines every Patek Philippe calibre produced today.
Historical milestones
1839
Antoine Norbert de Patek & Adrien Philippe founds Patek Philippe in Switzerland.
1879
Patek Philippe earns its first international recognition for precision timekeeping.
1969
The quartz era forces Patek Philippe to redefine mechanical watchmaking.
1990
Patek Philippe enters the modern collector market with its signature lines.
2024
Patek Philippe continues to produce Nautilus, Aquanaut, Calatrava and other icons in limited numbers.
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