CALATRAVA 6006G-001 WHITE GOLD 18KT BLACK DIAL 39MM FULL SET YEAR 2020

PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA

REF. 6060G-001

It has an analog

date and a seconds subdial, features that pay special tribute to the caliber 240 movement’s 40th

anniversary. Notwithstanding the stringency of its graphic design, the dial has a subtle tongue-in-cheek

eccentricity: the unorthodox position of the subsidiary seconds dial between 4 and 5 o'clock. The reason

for this is a design peculiarity of the caliber 240 PS movement. It was praised when Patek Philippe, in

1991, presented its ultra-thin self-winding Calatrava Ref. 5000 model with a seconds subdial that became

an unmistakably distinctive feature of the model family.

The new Calatrava Ref. 6006 in 18K white gold replaces the watches of the 6000 series launched in

2005. Subtly reworked, it further enhances the elegance of it sleek geometric design vocabulary. On the

one hand, the classic round white-gold case was enlarged by 2 mm to 39 mm, giving it extra prominence

on the wrist. At the same time, the larger diameter adds elegance to the case, highlighting its slender

proportions. This, it offers even more space for a larger dial, encouraging the designers and dial

production specialists to pull out all the stops.

What remains unchanged: the two-tone graphic concept, the uncluttered markings with plain Arabic

numerals as well as excellently readable analog date with a scale on the outer circumference of the dial.

Readily visible and always a worth a glance: the subsidiary seconds dial in its asymmetric position

between 4 and 5 o'clock. Originality lies in the details. For example in ebony black and silver for the dials,

or in the differentiate finissage of the individual circles. The center is black and glistens with its fine

sunburst finish, while the silvery minute circle is delicately guilloched and printed with black minute and

five-minute markers. The outer edge of the dial is contiguously ebony black but structured in two different

textures: the date circle has a sunburst pattern, the hour circle is sublimely guilloched. And the silvery

seconds subdial stands between 4 and 5 o'clock like a light in the darkness. The hour and minute hands

were also modified. They are longitudinally pierced and white-lacquered baton-style hands that are

perceptibly broader yet still look very lightweight. Additionally, the date hand is now tipped with a redlacquered arrow that precisely points at the date numeral. It replaces the former lunar crescent.

This time window is framed by a broad, mirror-polished bezel as befits a classic Calatrava case in 18K

white gold. Its sapphire-crystal case back presents attractive views from any angle as well. The bridge

side of the lavishly finished caliber 240 PS C movement with polished chamfers, parallel Geneva striping,

gold-filled engravings and the recessed 22K gold minirotor that displays an engraved Calatrava cross.

The highly precise movement has a rate tolerance between -3 and +2 seconds per day.

The shiny black Alligator strap with large square scales complements the distinctive elegance of the

watch. It is secured with a fold-over clasp in 18K white gold

Movement: Caliber 240 PS C

Self-winding mechanical movement. Analog date. Subsidiary seconds

Diameter: 30 mm (basic movement: 27.5 mm

Height: 3.4 mm (basic movement: 2.53 mm

Number of parts: 191

Number of jewels: 27

Power reserve: Min. 38, max. 48 hours

Winding rotor: 22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding

Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz)

Balance: Gyromax®

Balance spring: Spiromax®

(in Silinvar®

)

Balance spring stud: Adjustable

Functions: Two-position crown:

• Pushed home: To wind the watch

• Pulled out: To set the time

Displays: Center hour and minute hands

Date by hand from the center

Seconds on a subdial between 4 and 5 o'clock

Correction push pieces: Date at 10 o'clock

Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

Features

Case: 18K white gold, cambered sapphire-crystal glass

Sapphire-crystal case back

Water resistant to 30 m (3 bar)

Case dimensions: Diameter (10 to 4 o'clock): 39 mm

Width (9 to 3 o'clock incl. crown): 41.55 mm

Length (across lugs): 47.4 mm

Overall height (crystal to lugs): 10.24 mm

Height (crystal to display back)