Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5180/1R-001

The Patek Philippe Calatrava has always been about elegance and simplicity-until the Ref. 5180/1R shook things up. Released in 2017 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Calibre 240, this rose gold marvel is as bold as it gets.

Measuring 39 mm in diameter and just 6.7 mm in height, the case is fully polished to enhance its dressy appeal. The matching rose gold bracelet, with its flexible tiny links, molds comfortably to your wrist.

The real showstopper? The skeletonized dial. With no dial to speak of, the blackened leaf-style hands hover above the beautifully openworked Calibre 240 SQU. This 159-part, 27-jewel movement, ticking at 3 Hz with a 48-hour power reserve, is a true masterpiece. The intricate skeletonization process takes over a week, showcasing the watchmaker's skill in reducing the movement to its bare essentials without compromising functionality.

The 22K gold minirotor, adorned with the 'Pp' logo, and the 18K rose gold movement holder ring with 12 skeletonized spokes as hour markers, add to the watch's allure.

This particular model that you can see in the video now is in our Dubai stock. It is dated 2021, full set box and papers.