Patek Philippe Calatrava collection unlocks the secrets of time for you

       The Patek Philippe Calatrava collection [ka-la-tra-va], a world-renowned watch brand, is the earliest classic timepiece collection in the Patek Philippe watch family to this day. However, at its inception in 1932, it was a bold, avant-garde and anti-trend timepiece design in Europe. How it transitioned from avant-garde to a classic over its eighty-three-year history will be explored in this article, taking you back to the era when the Calatrava prototype was born and uncovering the true nature of time against the backdrop of that magnificent era.

Chapter One Era Background

1 The Height of Art Deco 2 The Rise of the Bauhaus Vanguard Design Movement 3 Watch Design Trends

       The prototype of the Patek Philippe Calatrava watch, Ref. 96, was born in 1932. This was a time when the First World War had just ended, European countries were recovering from the devastation, and the Industrial Revolution was developing rapidly and reaching maturity. This chapter will review Europe and America from the 20th century 20s to the 30s, detailing the grand background of the Calatrava's birth from the following three aspects.

1. The Height of Art Deco

       Every era has its mainstream artistic style and aesthetic taste, and the flourishing development of Art Deco from the 20th century 20s to the 30s is one of the best examples.

Origin of Style

       Art Deco, also known as decorative art, originated in Paris, France, and is renowned for its opulent and novel modern feel. At the Paris International Exhibition in 1925, the term Art Deco was officially coined. The 20th century 20s to the 30s was the peak period of Art Deco, and this powerful momentum subtly influenced a series of modern design fields at the time. It was reflected not only in architectural design, interior design, and display design, but also widely applied to jewellery, watches, painting, clothing, book binding, furniture, glass, and more.

Stylistic Features

       Art Deco features strong period characteristics, combining the mechanical aesthetics of the Industrial Revolution with a design style that champions pure, geometric decorative lines—such as fan-shaped radial sunbursts, cogs or streamlined motifs—to embody the dawn of a new era.

 Art Deco applied to interior design

       The pursuit of a rich, novel modernism is another key trait of Art Deco, with a design style that is both traditional and innovative. It represented the sense of nobility sought by the high-end classes at the time, while its modern forms lent a revived urban spirit. New York's Empire State Building, along with Shanghai's Peace Hotel and Paramount, are all products of the Art Deco movement. Meanwhile, as Western nations expanded outwards, artefacts and totems from ancient cultures in the Far East, Middle East, Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Maya also became sources of material for Art Deco, such as African wood carvings and the classical orders of Greek architecture.

 1930 North Building of the Peace Hotel, Shanghai

 Art Deco bookbinding

2. The Rise of the Bauhaus Vanguard Design Movement

 

 

 

 

       Stemming from the aesthetic tastes of the wealthy classes, the birth of Bauhaus seemed somewhat out of place during the height of Art Deco, which emphasised lavish decorative effects.

        Bauhaus is a new term coined in 1919 by the German architect Walter • Gropius, derived from the German verb 'bau' (to build) and the noun 'Haus' (house). Literally, Walter • Gropius attempted to reunite the two long-separated fields of “ architectural art ” and “ construction technology ”. More broadly, it was about merging art and technology into one to form a new aesthetic value, advocating for simplicity and the principle that form follows function.

Historical Background

        In 1918, the four-year First World War finally ended, with nearly three-quarters of German cities reduced to ruins and the shadow of defeat hanging over the entire country. However, in the small central German city of Weimar, unlike others who were despondent, an architect named Walter • Gropius wrote to the government with great enthusiasm, discussing how the most needed resource for post-war German reconstruction was architectural design talent. Although the country was in ruins, establishing a school dedicated to modern architectural design was a top priority.

 Walter • Gropius Walter Gropius

        Surprisingly, the government took only two months to deliberate before adopting Gropius's suggestion. In 1919 3, the “ Weimar School of Arts and Crafts ” and the “ Weimar Academy of Fine Arts ” were merged into an academy dedicated to the study of architectural design and industrial daily goods, named the “ State Bauhaus School ”, and the then 36-year-old Walter • Gropius was appointed as the principal.

       Faced with the irreconcilable rift between the development of the Industrial Revolution and traditional academic art since the 19th century, Walter • Gropius overhauled the existing educational system and put forward a brand-new concept: art must integrate with modern mass society and modern industrial civilisation in order to create works that are both artistic and scientific, focused on design and practical utility. Thus, the Bauhaus design movement was born.

 Staatliches Bauhaus

Stylistic Characteristics

       The Bauhaus design philosophy is not coldly undecorated or minimalist; rather, its primary focus is the relationship between industrial design and humanity. It emphasises that “people” are the ultimate purpose of design, and all architecture, industrial items and art must follow natural and objective laws, uniting design with function. These views played a positive role in the development of industrial design, gradually moving modern design from idealism to realism—replacing artistic self-expression and romanticism with rational, scientific thinking.

       Artists who championed the Bauhaus design style favoured rigorous linear decoration over meaningless ornament. “Lines embody tension and energy”———this idea from Kandinsky became a golden rule of Bauhaus; the most popular materials were smooth, such as polished metal and ceramics, and every design was intensely functional.

 Bauhaus-style coffee vessels, 1923

       In contrast to the opulent effects pursued by Art Deco, Bauhaus advocated simplifying design, with form following function, frequently employing clean flat surfaces and standard geometric shapes. Unlike the aesthetic tastes of the wealthy elite that birthed Art Deco, the Bauhaus design style emerged as the modern Industrial Revolution matured, reflecting a new, mass-oriented aesthetic value system born from people examining their true inner needs. 

Factors

       The Bauhaus pioneering design philosophy established the fundamental appearance of modern design. Its emergence reflected the beginning of Western civilisation's transition from the industrial era into a creative one, and the design models and concepts it initiated transformed people's lifestyles. From the 30s to the 60s of the 20th century, the Bauhaus design style influenced a large number of European watchmakers, and these principles remain applicable today. The architectural model it advocated was widely used in the urban redevelopment of the United States in the 60s of the last century, and its influence on the development of world modern design continues to this day.  

3. Watch Design Trends

       From the 20s to the 30s of the 20th century, the automotive industry in the Western world rose rapidly, with a large number of car brands emerging, many of which still play an important role in the automotive industry today. During this period, more and more production lines were born, and cars gradually entered the public's daily life; people's lifestyles also underwent subtle changes with the popularisation of new modes of transport. Watch design also became one of the most diverse and innovative eras in history.

       The concept that speed was the hallmark of the era profoundly influenced the gentlemen of the time, who still wore pocket watches. Back then, delicate ladies' wristwatches, regarded as fashionable and youthful pieces of jewellery, had already become part of society ladies' attire, yet gentlemen's timepieces remained pocket watches tucked into waistcoat pockets or suit jackets. As pulling out a pocket watch to check the time while driving an automobile became highly inconvenient, gentlemen began searching for wristwatches suitable for men. Watch companies innovated across this period, continuously introducing many new designs, such as rectangular, square, tonneau, and shaped forms. Naturally, like many novelties, they were bound to spark controversy at birth. When wearing timepieces on the wrist gradually became popular, many conservative negative comments followed. Because the wrist is exposed all day and extremely unbalanced and unstable, critics even questioned the rationale of wearing luxury timepieces on the wrist. However, the practicality of wristwatches was soon recognised and they quickly became the timepiece of choice for the majority of gentlemen. By 1934, the purchase ratio of wristwatches had reached 2/3, with pocket watches accounting for only 1/3. Patek Philippe's Ref. 96 wristwatch won gentlemen's affection precisely in such an environment through its masculine beauty and clean lines.

Chapter Two Patek Philippe Calatrava Collection

       Driven by the broader background of the era, Patek Philippe also ushered in a peak of innovative design during this period, both in the styling of its wristwatches and in the presentation of their complications. In 1932, Patek Philippe launched its first Ref. 96 wristwatch with a bold, avant-garde design inspired by the Bauhaus philosophy of simplifying the complex and form following function, thereby establishing the mainstream status of round wristwatches.

1. Ref. 96 

       Returning to 1929, on the 10 of 29, almost all stock prices on Wall Street plummeted to rock bottom within a single day, triggering a prolonged global economic crisis known historically as “Black Tuesday”. Even the highly acclaimed Patek Philippe company could not escape unscathed from this crisis, as many customers were unable to pay, and the firm encountered unprecedented financial pressure. To avoid being acquired by competitors or ruined entirely, the company directors contacted the two brothers Mr Charles • Stern and Mr Jean • Stern, who managed a company named “Cadrans Stern Frères”, specialising in the production of top-tier dials and acting as one of Patek Philippe's preferred suppliers. The two companies enjoyed an extremely close relationship, and the financially robust Stern brothers not only helped Patek Philippe weather the storm by acquiring a stake in the company in 1932, but bought the entire firm within a year. This marked a major turning point in the history of Patek Philippe.

       Under the management of the Stern family, Patek Philippe initiated a tradition in the early 20s30: —assigning reference numbers to watch models—. Early reference numbers were printed inside the case back to make it easier for the company and retailers to distinguish between different types of models.Among these watch models bearing early reference numbers was the future renowned: Ref.96.

 

 

 

 

       It was officially launched at the end of 1932, breaking free from the constraints of Art Deco with the Bauhaus design philosophy of “form follows function”. The Stern family believed that the most important function of a wristwatch for the wearer was to display hours, minutes, and seconds, and that a round case was the best choice. Therefore, the Ref.96 case adopted a round design, while the styling of the dial and hands was similarly simple and practical, displaying time with a minimalist aesthetic. Upon its release, this wristwatch immediately caught the attention of horological connoisseurs, and its round exterior became one of the earliest classic watch images in Swiss watchmaking history, standing as a paradigm for such timepieces.

 Ref. 96 design drawing

       After over 80 years of development, today's 96 collection has seven members: Ref. 96, Ref. 3796, Ref. 5096, Ref. 5196, Ref. 5296, Ref. 5396, and Ref. 5496. Ranging from simple hour and minute displays to classic central sweep-second and small-second designs, and from patented annual calendars to complex perpetual calendar displays, the range is complete with rich choices.

2. The Birth and Development of the Calatrava Collection

       The name Calatrava originates from the trademark registered by Patek Philippe in 1887, namely the Calatrava cross symbol representing success and fortitude. This emblem first appeared on the flag of a Spanish knighthood in the twelfth century, adorned with four fleurs-de-lis pointing towards the four cardinal points. To pay tribute to the original Ref. 96 and its inspiration — the highly pioneering Bauhaus design style of that era 1985, Patek Philippe officially named the classic round wristwatch collection the Calatrava, making it the first wristwatch collection in Patek Philippe's family of timepieces.

       Early models in the Calatrava collection featured a simple polished bezel. In the 1980s, Patek Philippe introduced the Ref. 3520D (where D stands for Décor, meaning decorative) wristwatch model along with later introduced Ref. 3919 models, which began featuring a Clous de Paris hobnail pattern on the bezel. Arranged in a matrix with diamond-tipped points, the Clous de Paris hobnail pattern stems from medieval diamond-point engraving craftsmanship, which was popularised during the reign of Louis XIII through the masterpieces of attic craftsmen. Its value lies in the fact that greatness is seen in miniature; what appears to be simple textured engraving actually embodies the day-in, day-out refinement of master watchmakers, alongside precise cutting and polishing techniques. The hobnail-patterned bezel decoration has now become a signature feature of the Calatrava collection.

       Ever since the birth of the first Ref.96 in 1932, Patek Philippe has taken the Bauhaus design style as its foundation, blending the values of family craft aesthetics to remain constantly at the forefront of the era's aesthetics, capturing the essence in minute details. This has allowed the Calatrava collection to remain revered as the paragon of round wristwatches after 83 years of development, gradually forming its distinct characteristics:

1． Inspiration drawn from the Bauhaus design style 2. Round case design 3. Certain models are Officer's style featuring an openable case back, such as Ref. 5153 4. Certain models feature a hobnail-decorated bezel, such as Ref. 5119 5. Models ending in the digit 96 invariably belong to the Calatrava collection and are all inspired by Ref.96

        The Calatrava collection features a vast array of models, ranging from simple to complex. Most models feature clean hour and minute markers. Some models include a date, seconds hand, or moon phase. Many complicated and grand complication watches also utilise the round Calatrava case design. Compared to the 31 mm diameter dial of the Ref. 96 from 1932, today's collection features larger diameters, offering a more contemporary feel.

3. Historically significant Calatrava models

 

        In 1934, two years after launching the Ref. 96, Patek Philippe innovated the dial to introduce the Ref. 96SC. The sector dial features distinct tracks for hours, minutes, and seconds, perfectly paired with their respective hands for clear legibility. Today, the Ref. 96SC is held as a permanent piece in the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.

1942 Ref. 1527 men's watch, small seconds dial with railway track markers, Roman numeral hour markers, and 60-minute track display. In 1946, the yellow gold case with silver dial Ref. 96 was introduced, featuring gold hour markers, dauphine hands, and a small seconds dial. In 1962, the Ref.3484 yellow gold manual-winding watch, 34 mm gold case, paired with a mesh bracelet. In 1982, the Ref. 3796D, an early member of the 96 family, a yellow gold watch with a bezel featuring the signature Calatrava hobnail pattern. In 1991, the Ref. 4809J yellow gold ladies' watch, 25mm mm diameter case, very compact, with a bezel featuring the signature Calatrava hobnail pattern. In 2000, the Ref. 5107R rose gold men's watch, 37mm mm diameter case, cream dial, date window, with unique crown guards, offering a sleek and sophisticated overall design.

4. Introduction to the Calatrava collection

 Ref.5123R-001 men's watch

        The Calatrava collection is a quintessential Patek Philippe line, representing the perfect marriage of form and function. Adhering to an avant-garde aesthetic philosophy, this collection interprets minimalist beauty through refined lines and noble, elegant design. This Patek Philippe Ref. Ref.5123R-001 men's watch maintains the classic case shape, featuring a crisp white dial and gold applied hour markers; the matte dark brown square-scaled alligator strap exudes luxury; the soft lines are polished to perfection, while the small seconds dial is a striking detail.

 Ref.5123R-001 men's watch

 

Technical specifications watch Movement, small seconds dial, crisp white dial and gold applied hour markers, strap: square-scaled alligator, matte dark brown, prong buckle, sapphire crystal case back, water resistance 30 metres, rose gold model, case diameter: 38 mm, manual-winding mechanical movement, movement 215 PS, thickness: 2.55 mm, jewels: 18, bridges: 5, balance: Gyromax ®, frequency: 28,800 (4 Hz), balance spring: Spiromax ®, quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

 

  Ref.5196J-001 men's watch

        As one of the classic models paying tribute to the Patek Philippe Ref.96, the Ref.5196 holds a vital position in the Calatrava collection. The vintage classic case, the soft cream dial paired with gold applied hour markers, and the delicate small seconds dial are exquisite. The yellow gold version adds an extra touch of luxury.

 Ref.5196J-001 men's watch

 

Technical specifications watch Movement, small seconds dial, cream dial, gold applied hour markers, water resistance 30 metres, yellow gold model, case diameter: 37 mm
Manual-winding mechanical movement Movement 215 PS, thickness: 2.55 mm, jewels: 18, bridges: 5, balance: Gyromax ®, frequency: 28,800 (4 Hz), balance spring: Spiromax ®, quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

 Ref.5297G-001 men's watch

        Matte black dial, diamond hour markers, Calatrava's signature round case, set with 68 diamonds. The Ref.5297G-001 white gold watch's minimalist form is impressive, and paired with the brilliance of diamonds, it appears exceptionally dazzling. The strap is crafted from rectangular-scaled alligator leather, with a glossy black finish that exudes understated luxury.

 Ref.5297G-001 men's watch

Technical specifications
watch Movement
Central sweep seconds hand
Case set with 68 diamonds (~0.70 carats)
Matte black dial, diamond hour markers
Strap: rectangular-scaled alligator, glossy black
Prong buckle
Sapphire crystal case back
Water resistance 30 metres
White gold model
Case diameter: 38 mm
Automatic mechanical movement
Movement 324 S C
Date display and centre sweep seconds
Diameter: 27 mm
Thickness: 3.3 mm
Jewels: 29
Bridge: 6
Components: 213
Power reserve: Min. 35 hours - Max. 45 hours
Balance: Gyromax®
Balance spring: Spiromax®
Vibrations per hour: 28,800 (4 Hz)
Quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

 

 Ref.4897R-010 ladies' watch

       Patek Philippe reinterprets its ultra-thin ladies' Calatrava Ref. 4897 watch in warm 18K rose gold, featuring a chocolate-toned dial and a bezel set with 72 Top Wesselton diamonds, making it a mechanical masterpiece that redefines allure.

 Ref.4897R-010 Ladies' Watch

Technical specifications
watch Movement
@Guilloché opaline dial, gold-coated hour markers
Prong buckle
Sapphire crystal case back
Water resistance 30 metres
Rose gold model
Case diameter: 33 mm
Pearly white satin-finish strap
Manual-winding mechanical movement
Movement 215
Diameter: 21.9 mm
Thickness: 2.55 mm
Jewels: 18
Bridges: 5
Number of parts: 130
Power reserve: Min. 44 hours
Balance: Gyromax®
Balance spring: Spiromax®
Vibrations per hour: 28,800 (4 Hz)
Quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

 

 

 Ref.7120R-001 Ladies' watch

        Fluid and dazzling, the Patek Philippe Ref.7120R perfectly showcases the elegant charm of timepieces. The opaline guilloché dial features gold applied hour markers with a hobnail pattern, making it truly unique. 54 diamonds are set on the classic round case, while the vanilla-coloured satin strap exudes soft beauty.

 Ref.7120R-001 Ladies' watch

 

Technical specifications watch Movement Small seconds dial Case set with 54 diamonds (~0.7 ct) Opaline guilloché dial, gold applied hour markers with hobnail pattern Strap: vanilla-coloured satin Prong buckle Sapphire crystal case back Water-resistant to 30 m Rose gold version Case diameter: 31 mm Manual-winding mechanical movement Calibre 215 PS Thickness: 2.55 mm Jewels: 18 Bridges: 5 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations per hour: 28,800 (4 Hz) Balance spring: Spiromax® Quality mark: Patek Philippe Seal

        Under its simple design, the Calatrava collection presents a variety of complications. The slim and compact watch body poses more challenges for complex and precise functional craftsmanship. With infinite creativity and tireless pursuit, Patek Philippe endows the simple appearance of Calatrava with complications. From aesthetic value to functional craftsmanship, it fully embodies the Bauhaus design philosophy, while perfectly demonstrating the important value of Patek Philippe's innovative creation.

 Ref.5205R-010 Men's watch

        Ref.5205R-010 Annual Calendar rose gold watch, featuring a patented calendar device with three apertures arranged in an arc along the dial, combined with hollowed-out lugs, highly praised by connoisseurs. Classic round case, black lacquered dial, with moon phase function. The strap is made of square-scale alligator leather, hand-stitched, making it even more precious.

 Ref.5205R-010 Men's watch

Technical specifications
watch Movement
Annual Calendar
Day, date and month in apertures
Moon phases and 24-hour indication
Central sweep seconds hand
Dial: black lacquered, gold applied hour markers
Strap: square-scale alligator leather, hand-stitched, shiny black
Prong buckle
Sapphire crystal case back
Water resistance 30 metres
Rose gold model
Case diameter: 40 mm
Automatic mechanical movement
Movement 324 S QA LU 24H/206
Annual Calendar
Moon phases
Day, date and month in apertures
Central sweep seconds hand
Diameter: 32.6 mm
Thickness: 5.78 mm
Jewels: 34
Bridges: 10
Number of parts: 356
Balance: Gyromax®
Vibrations per hour: 28,800 (4 Hz)
Balance spring: Spiromax®
Power reserve: Min. 35 hours - Max. 45 hours
Quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

 Ref.5146R-001 Men's Annual Calendar watch

        This rose gold men's annual calendar watch features an opaline dial, applied gold hour markers and numerals, a central sweep seconds hand, a railway track minute scale, analogue day and month displays, an aperture date display, and a moon phase function, with a fold-over clasp accentuating its unconventional character.

 Ref.5146R-001

 

Technical specifications watch Movement Annual Calendar Analogue day and month display, aperture date display Moon phases Power reserve indicator Centre sweep seconds Opaline dial, applied gold hour markers and numerals Fold-over clasp Sapphire crystal display back Water-resistant to 30 m Rose gold version Case diameter: 39 mm Self-winding mechanical movement Calibre 324 S IRM QA LU Annual Calendar Analogue day and month display, aperture date display Moon phases Power reserve: minimum 35 hours - maximum 45 hours Centre sweep seconds Diameter: 30 mm Thickness: 5.32 mm Jewels: 36 Bridges: 11 Number of parts: 355 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations per hour: 28,800 (4 Hz) Quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

 Ref.6000R-001 men's watch

        An exquisite, classic design highlights the core philosophy consistently upheld by Patek Philippe: an unremitting pursuit of perfection. Ref.6000R-001 preserves the classic round case, paired with a brown and silvery-grey dial, featuring an ingeniously conceived off-centre small seconds subdial. Crafted in hand-stitched, shiny dark chestnut square-scaled alligator leather, the strap further underscores Patek Philippe's superb craftsmanship, making it truly worthy of collection.

 Ref.6000R-001 men's watch

 

Technical specifications watch Movement Analogue date display Small seconds subdial Fold-over clasp @Brown and silvery-grey dial Sapphire crystal display back @Strap: square-scaled alligator leather, hand-stitched, shiny dark chestnut Water-resistant to 30 m Case diameter: 37 mm Rose gold model Self-winding mechanical movement Calibre 240 PS C Date display, small seconds 22K gold off-centre mini-rotor Diameter: 30 mm Thickness: 3.43 mm Jewels: 27 Bridges: 8 Number of parts: 191 Power reserve: minimum 38 hours - maximum 48 hours Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz) Balance spring: Spiromax® Quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal Patent no.: CH 595 653

 Ref. 4936G-001 Ladies' Annual Calendar Moon Phases Watch

        Full of feminine charm, this ladies' moon phase watch features 156 graduated diamonds spiralling around the case and a crown set with 14 diamonds, perfectly complementing the Tahitian black mother-of-pearl dial with applied gold Roman numerals for an exquisite, captivating allure. This timepiece epitomises feminine elegance without compromising on sophistication. The fitted manual-winding movement ensures precision for the moon phase display.

 Ref. 4936G-001

 

Technical specifications watch Movement Annual Calendar Analogue day and month display, aperture date display Moon phases Centre sweep seconds Case set with 156 diamonds (~0.93 ct) Crown set with 14 diamonds (~0.07 ct) Tahitian black mother-of-pearl dial, applied gold Roman numerals Sapphire crystal display back Water-resistant to 30 m White gold version Case diameter: 37 mm Self-winding mechanical movement Calibre 324 S QA LU Annual Calendar Moon phases Diameter: 30 mm Thickness: 5.32 mm Jewels: 34 Bridges: 10 Number of parts: 328 Power reserve: minimum 35 hours - maximum 45 hours Balance: Gyromax® Balance spring: Spiromax® Vibrations per hour: 28,800 (4 Hz) Quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

 Ref. 4937G-001 Ladies' Annual Calendar Moon Phases Watch

        This ladies' annual calendar moon phase watch, designed with a Calatrava case, features a white mother-of-pearl dial and applied gold numerals; the dial features analogue day and month indications along with an aperture date display; the case is set with 431 diamonds, the crown with 14 diamonds, and the clasp with 27 diamonds, offering an exceptionally dazzling sparkle.

 Ref. 4937G-001

 

Technical specifications watch Movement Annual Calendar Analogue day and month display, aperture date display Moon phases Centre sweep seconds Case set with 431 diamonds (~2.79 ct) Crown set with 14 diamonds (~0.07 ct) Clasp set with 27 diamonds (~0.20 ct) White mother-of-pearl dial, applied gold numerals Sapphire crystal display back Water-resistant to 30 m White gold version Case diameter: 37 mm Self-winding mechanical movement Calibre 324 S QA LU Annual Calendar Moon phases Diameter: 30 mm Thickness: 5.32 mm Jewels: 34 Bridges: 10 Number of parts: 328 Power reserve: minimum 35 hours - maximum 45 hours Balance: Gyromax® Balance spring: Spiromax® Vibrations per hour: 28,800 (4 Hz) Quality hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

        The Patek Philippe Calatrava collection is the fruit of a pioneering spirit against an epochal backdrop. Inspired by the Bauhaus design movement and emphasising the relationship between timepiece design and the wearer, Patek Philippe defied mainstream aesthetic values with consummate watchmaking craftsmanship and a trailblazing approach, creating the classics of tomorrow. Even today, as Art Deco is revered as vintage chic, the Calatrava collection remains venerated as the paragon of round wristwatches. This is also a profound embodiment of Patek Philippe's legendary slogan: “ You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation. ”

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