After the last click of the opening/closing sound, which is pleasant to the ear, we lose track of the location of the back cover.
The back of the caseback, which protects the sapphire crystal back, has only a few claws to open and close it, and no hinges can be found, no matter how hard one looks.
Patek Philippe's Calatrava 5227 combines the Calatrava, a well-known masterpiece, with the dust cover, the symbolic mechanism of the Officer, another masterpiece.
Patek Philippe has been manufacturing not only the movements but also the cases in-house, including design, manufacturing, and polishing. Hinges are no exception. The beautiful sound of the opening and closing of the caseback, which disappears as soon as it closes, can be attributed to the fact that Patek Philippe is able to make adjustments on a micron level.
. The exceptional aesthetics are, of course, also evident on the "front" of the watch, with its slightly concave bezel, gracefully curved lugs, and rack-ivory dial. The slightly concave bezel, elegantly curved lugs, and rack-ivory dial, all in a 39-millimeter 18-karat gold case, are the epitome of elegance. In keeping with the Bauhaus philosophy, the dial is unparalleled in its pursuit of legibility and beauty.
The movement is the caliber 324 S C. It offers the ultimate in precision, with a day difference of -3 to +2 seconds, in accordance with Patek Philippe Seal certification standards.
Launched in July 2017, it has introduced a number of collections「Aspiring Masterpieces」has now reached its 300th anniversary. The "Calatrava 5227" is a perfect gift to commemorate this milestone.
CALATRAVA 5227J
CASE : 18K YELLOW GOLD, 39mm
HEIGHT : 9.24mm
WATERPROOFNESS : 3bar
PRICE : ¥5,412,000
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
