Patek Philippe Calatrava 40mm 18K White Gold, Ref. 5226G-001 with box & papers

Patek Philippe Calatrava 40mm 18K White Gold, Ref. 5226G-001 with box & papers

Condition: Very good, pre-owned condition and running strong.

Contents: Double-boxed, dust cover, booklets, 2024 warranty certificate, two original straps and two new, unworn aftermarket versions of same.

The Modern Vintage Calatrava, Executed Without Compromise

The Calatrava 5226G-001 represents Patek Philippe’s most deliberate departure from the traditional dress watch formula in recent memory. Housed in a 40mm 18k white gold case, the reference introduces a distinctive construction where the hobnail, or Clous de Paris, guilloche pattern wraps the entire caseband, made possible by integrating the lugs directly into the case back rather than the middle case. The textured charcoal gray dial, finished with a black gradient rim, draws directly from vintage camera casings, paired with applied white gold numerals and syringe style hands carrying beige luminescent coating for an aged look achieved through modern manufacturing. Power comes from the self winding caliber 26-330 S C, providing hours, minutes, central seconds, date, and a stop seconds function, and the movement carries the Patek Philippe Seal. This piece comes complete with its original presentation box and Warranty Certificate, produced in 2024, making it a fresh addition to the pre-owned market with minimal age against a reference that continues to draw strong collector interest since its 2022 introduction. Unlike the flat dialed, alligator strapped Calatravas that dominate the line, the 5226G stands apart through design language that has not been repeated elsewhere in Patek’s catalog. For a buyer looking to diversify into Patek Philippe outside the Nautilus and Aquanaut conversation, this reference offers manufacture level finishing with a design identity that is entirely its own.

The 5226G-001 pairs full manufacture credentials with a design that has not been diluted across the catalog, a combination that continues to support strong secondary market demand for the reference.