patek philippe geneve no 5059 18k

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.

The largest collection from “Chinese Watches” from the past are being exhibited at the Patek Philippe Watch Museum in Geneva, Switzerland.Luxury watchmaking from London, Geneva and later from the Neuchâtel Jura played a major role at the end of the 18th century and during the entire 19th century as a supplier of the Middle Kingdom.Artist of the 18th and 19th century: European watchmakers, goldsmiths, painters on enamel and engravers came together in order to create these true works of art intended to seduce the Chinese dignitaries. What is somewhat unique is that these artists created these works of art in pairs, hence the name of the exhibition “The Mirror of Seduction.“This unique exhibition will be displayed at the Patek Philippe Museum until October the 16th of 2010. The PATEK PHILIPPE MUSEUM is home to the prestigious creations of the Geneva-based firm of master watchmakers known as PATEK PHILIPPE.Replica Patek Philippe Watches