patek philippe calatrava p.00505289 750 swiss

The Calatrava line of watches from Patek Philippe has been joined by yet another addition to the very popular collection, the Calatrava Officier Reference number 5153 is a watch with classic design and beauty. This new addition is only being produced in a single metal, 18 carat yellow gold which and will have a total width measuring 38 mm in diameter. The case has a Bassine-style bezel with a signature turban-shaped crown as well as horns with rounded ends feature visible screw attachments. The sapphire crystal case back is protected by a hinged anti-dust cover which helps create a 30 meters water resistance for the watch. The dial is made in a silvered opaline with a hand-guilloch�� center and has gold applique hour markers. The gold hands display hours, minutes and center seconds and there is a date window at the 3 o'clock position. The Officier is nicely complimented by the matt chocolate brown large square-scaled alligator strap. The Calatrava Officier is powered by a mechanical self-winding, 324 S C caliber movement which by itself is 27 mm in diameter and 3.3 mm high. The movement is comprised of 213 parts which includes 29 jewels and 6 bridges. The movement has a gyromax balance and has a total of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The movement allows for power reserve with a maximum of 45 hours.

Patek Philippe is adding a sparkling model fitted with a mechanical movement to his Twenty-4 Haute Joaillerie collection. This Twenty-4 Small is set all over with 1,468 Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (8.33 cts). The back of the case, set with 104 diamonds and fitted with a sapphire crystal, makes it possible to admire the movement stamped with the famous Geneva Hallmark.Movement is a Patek caliber 16-250, hand-wound with 38 hour power reserve. The case is in 18kt white or pink gold, set with diamonds. The crown is set with a brilliant. Sapphire crystals front and back compliment it.The dial is set with diamonds, Baton hands and appliqué Roman numerals in black oxidized gold.4/7/03