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This is the Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 5088P/100P-001. Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is a name synonymous with high horology. A company that has always been privately owned, Patek has been manufacturing watches for almost two centuries without interruption. The company is currently owned by the Stern family, whose heritage dates to when they were supplying dials to Patek in the 1920s. Incidentally, the Calatrava was also the first model released by the Stern family as the staple time-only watch in the brand’s collection.
To understand the Calatrava, one must revisit the roots of the model with the reference 96. The first Calatrava was also the debut of the brand’s first in-house caliber, the cal. 920. Produced over a 40-year span, the 96 would set the foundations of all future Calatravas. Diminutive, minimalist and dressy, these characteristics would go on to define the future references within the line as the brand’s flagship dress piece. The reference 570 was released during the same period as the 96 with a larger case size, though the smaller case size was more favourable during that period and it was the success of the early Calatravas laid the fundamentals of the brand’s most famous dress watch.
Even though the 5088P falls under the Calatrava family, it is unlike any of its predecessors. Introduced in 2014 as part of the brand’s 175th anniversary, the reference is part of the brand’s hallowed Rare Handcrafts collection. Featuring a black enamel dial applied by traditional champleve techniques, the dial is further decorated with hand-engraved volutes and arabesques and is a mesmerizing display of artisanal excellence.
While the Calatrava has traditionally been a study in minimalism, the 5088P is anything but. With the timeless form of the modern Calatrava blending seamlessly with a high degree of artistry, the 5088P truly sets itself apart from other time-only watches as a canvas showcasing Patek Philippe’s discerning craftsmanship.
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This Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088P is in unworn condition and comes in a full set including both certificates, inner and outer boxes and all manuals. The watch is in full working order.
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Brand Patek Philippe
Model Calatrava
Reference 5088/100P-001
Case 38mm
Movement Manual Wind
Case material Platinum
Bracelet material Crocodile Leather
Year 2025
Condition Unworn
Accessories Inner and Outer Boxes, Original Guarantee, Authenticity Guarantee, Manuals
Limited No