Patek Philippe 5196P Calatrava Platinum Silver Dial

The Patek Philippe 5196P-001 Calatrava in platinum with a refined silver dial exemplifies near-perfect proportion and the revered design language of the mid-century Calatrava. This model interprets the legendary reference 96, preserving its classical DNA while delivering a platinum flourish and modern sizing at 37mm in diameter with an ultra-slim 7.68mm profile. The silver dial’s understated elegance is accentuated by the applied Breguet numerals, a subtle homage to tradition that distinguishes the platinum variant from its gold siblings. Powered by the robust manual wind caliber 215 PS, the watch eschews date and complications in pursuit of horological purity, underscoring the values of precise timekeeping and sophisticated minimalism for which the Calatrava is celebrated. This reference, released as part of the current generation, remains a grail for purist collectors who value heritage and uncompromising craftsmanship. The 5196P’s display of time-only mastery, without distraction, and its use of platinum—historically reserved for the most prestigious Patek models—grants this piece an aura of quiet exclusivity. Every angle echoes the Maison’s relentless pursuit of refinement: from the razor-sharp case lines to the flawless finishing visible through the solid caseback. The 5196P-001 is a modern classic, beloved by those who appreciate discretion, history, and the lasting artistry of Geneva’s finest atelier. Like New with Patek Philippe box and papers dated 2013.