Patek Philippe Calatrava "Eternal White" Ref. 7122 Watch

       The Patek Philippe Calatrava “Eternal White” Ref. 7122 ladies' watch is a true masterpiece in every respect, radiating classic elegance, sensuality and noble charm. This modern, all-white diamond-set ladies' mechanical watch combines innovative style, retaining a soft and elegant feminine character even decades later, making it worthy of passing down through generations. It brilliantly interprets Patek Philippe's values: since 1839, Patek Philippe has been dedicated to crafting timepieces of supreme precision and timeless beauty.

 

        To the human eye, white is too simple and easily overlooked. Yet for the soul, white is extremely special, capable of directly and extensively arousing emotion while carrying profound symbolic meaning. Although different cultures interpret white in various ways, the essence remains largely unchanged. White consistently represents purity, integrity and serenity amidst the bustle.

 

 

       Patek Philippe began using symbolic methods to express the beauty of white many years ago, and the “Eternal White” models in its Twenty~4® collection have won the hearts of many women. Today, the “Eternal White” theme is reinterpreted in the ladies' Calatrava watch, with the larger case of the Calatrava collection undoubtedly providing more room for this theme to shine. The Calatrava collection “Eternal White” Ref. 7122 watch is available in white gold and rose gold, both featuring a bright white dial, flawless precious white diamonds, and a pearlescent white alligator strap.

 

 

Crafted entirely in white, exuding elegant character

 

       The case features clean and exquisite contours, interpreting Patek Philippe's definition of “eternal”. The case design is inspired by the original Calatrava Ref. 96 released in 1932. Yet this watch still exudes a contemporary character, and its enduring appeal is sure to be admired well into the future. The new design leaves more room for captivating diamonds and extends the lugs around the sapphire crystal, allowing the lugs and case to blend together naturally as one seamless creation. The new geometric shape increases the manufacturing difficulty of the case and demands higher expertise from the case polishers, especially when setting diamonds on the trapezoidal surfaces of the case. The diamond-set areas also showcase the pinnacle of jewellery craftsmanship: the case flanks are set with brilliant-cut diamonds of varying sizes and flawless clarity, extending naturally to the outermost edge of the case without requiring the “gold-filling” technique frequently used in such instances. This makes the watch appear even more luxurious. All diamonds meet the rare white standard required for top Wesselton diamonds (namely the international standard F or G grade), living up to the “Eternal White” theme. Selecting 44 diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.52 carats was already a challenge, let alone the intricate work required to set these diamonds of varying sizes. This is precisely why the Calatrava “Eternal White” Ref. 7122 watch is so precious, a delight to behold, and worthy of passing down through generations.

Snow-white appearance

       Sparkling diamonds outline the contours of the white-lacquered polished dial, with a smooth surface as flawless as its colour. The dial requires days of work in a strictly controlled cleanroom, and only calm and skilled hands can apply an even lacquer to create a flawless dial. Decorated with filigree, transfer-printed minute tracks, gold applied hour markers and elegant leaf-shaped hands, the pure white dial exudes an incomparable and captivating charm. The gold hour markers adopt a hobnail pattern, allowing connoisseurs to instantly recognise the traits of Patek Philippe. Patek Philippe has breathed new life into the hobnail pattern. As early as the 1980s, this pattern was used to decorate the bezel of the Calatrava Ref. 3919. In the Calatrava “Eternal White” watch, the hobnail pattern hour markers resemble a crown with spires, making the noble dial appear even more elegant.

 

The pure elegance of mechanics

 

       The striking white dial is surrounded by sparkling diamonds, behind which ticks the reliable mechanical movement Caliber 215 PS, ensuring the gold hands keep time with exceptional precision (with a daily deviation of no more than -3/+2 seconds, far surpassing traditional mechanical watch precision standards). For ladies who appreciate watches of enduring value, this hand-wound movement is increasingly sought after. They enjoy winding the crown daily to infuse the watch with a new day's energy, beginning each morning with this rather ritualistic interaction. Viewing the movement through the sapphire crystal case back reveals far more than just the coordinated operation of mechanical components. The movement is a harmonious whole, with every individual part meticulously hand-finished. The bridges feature hand-finished Geneva stripes with polished bevels. The brass gears exhibit a golden luster with chamfered spokes. The stainless steel gears in the winding gear train and barrel feature circular graining. The screw heads are polished and set into polished countersunk holes. The bearings, set with deep red jewels, exude a vibrant character. Patek Philippe's exclusive patented Gyromax® balance wheel features a patented Spiromax® balance spring, offering higher precision than traditional flat hairsprings. The supreme aesthetic demands and functional details require top-tier craftsmanship, endowing the movement with a distinct and exceptional character.

       The Calatrava collection “ timeless white ” Ref. 7122 watch is available in 18K white gold and rose gold. The watch is fitted with a pearlescent white square-scale alligator leather strap with a pin buckle, crafted in the same 18K gold material as the case.

Technical Specifications

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 7122 ladies' watch

Movement Caliber 215 PS, hand-wound Movement diameter: 21.9 mm Movement thickness: 2.55 mm Number of parts: 130 Number of jewels: 18 Power reserve: At least 44 hours Balance wheel: Gyromax® Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (4 Hz) Balance spring: Spiromax® Balance spring stud: Adjustable Crown functions: Two-position crown • pushed: Watch wound • pulled: Time set Displays: • Hour hand • Minute hand • Second hand Quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal Component features Case: 18K rhodium-grey white gold (Ref. 7122/200G) or 18K rose gold (4N) (Ref. 7122/200R) Sapphire crystal case back Water resistance 30 metres (3 bar) Case dimensions: Case diameter: 33 mm Width (from 3 to 9 o'clock, including crown): 34.88 mm Length (across lugs): 39.6 mm Thickness (crystal to back): 7.19 mm Dial: White lacquered and polished Clous de Paris hobnail pattern applied hour markers in 18K gold matching the case Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands in 18K gold matching the case Small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock featuring a leaf-shaped hand in 18K gold matching the case Strap: Square-scale alligator leather strap, hand-stitched, pearlescent white, 14 mm 18K gold pin buckle perfectly complementing the case

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