When I first became interested in wrist watches(around the early/mid '80's) a yellowgold Calatrava was a quietly dignified extravagance. And was just the thing for an era more dressy.
I like it and it can be an everyday watch in a no less than business casual attire and environment. I have a 7 inch wrist and can wear almost anything. However, for a dress watch it’s too big. 36mm - 37/38mm is the perfect size. I do like the bigger movement compared to the 5196. I like that the hobnail bezel will hide scratches more than the smooth bezel on the 5196. I would like to see Patek release a 36mm time only Calatrava with a 3940 style case.
I’ve had the privilege of experiencing this and I cannot justify the extra money over a Lange or even a Breguet. And if I’m being completely honest with myself, JLCs is where I see “true” value (even when it comes to finishing).
I love the design, and a Patek is a Patek. If it hurts too much to pay the overprice compared to other brands, don’t get it. And yes of course wearing a Lange, JLC, Vacheron, etc is very very cool as well. But a Patek is a Patek.
Beautiful watch. I hope folks realize that the Calatrava is the watch that all other dress watches copy and emulate. So, in comparing similar watches it should be said that they are being compared to the standard. Not the other way around. I have the 6119R and wear it as a daily. I agree that it wears for a larger wrist size. But a JLC or even a Lange doesn’t have the feel or panache that this watch exudes. Love both those brands though. The price is the price. It’s a Patek.
I appreciate that they finally created a movement that better fits the case (although I think proportionally it would have worked even better at 36-37 mm), but the dial has one too many elements going on for my taste. Great review, thank you!
at 36 this would be quite nice but they really do need to stop hitching onto the "larger" watches bandwagon. i am sure there were taller men/women in the past and they didnt have issues with wearing a "smaller" watch that was between 33-36. the proportion of the font "PATEK PHILIPPE" also got pretty bloated over the years. much prefer the smaller ratio of the past. the 5196J/G/R/P were really the last time Patek made a decent calatrava.
Aside from the 215 pigmy movement, the 5196 Calatrava is the best. There’s also the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony in 40mm or 38mm in their current collection☝🏻😉
That’s a great watch - I have the 3796 and only bought it because I was terrifying of buying a 96 that I would have to send off to Patek. Did you have to have to get it serviced after you bought it?
A Saxonia, a JLC master thin, a Breguet Classique, a FPJ Chronometre Bleu I can think of at least 10 brands that blow this piece out of the water in quality and price. Heck I would take a Cellini over this.
Same for Rolex and many other brands. Glad I bought one aquanaut 8 years ago. That’s why now many are hating and hoping the demand will drop so that they can get their hands on one.
Thanks for the video! When considering a high end watch as a daily, I think one criteria that should be considered, is what price level is your limit for a daily watch? Do you feel comfortable wearing a daily watch that is worth 30.000 euros? Would that restrict your freedom? In my personal case, yes I would certainly be more cautious with so much value on my wrist. I believe everybody has their own limit which of course it’s fine, but a daily needs to be a watch you can wear “care-free” because it will get used and you need to be ok with that. No?
@@7ish4m Not sure if your comment is addressed to me or to Jenni. I’m into vintage watches, so my holy grail is an early Milgauss or a bakelite GMT. As you know watch prices have skyrocketed to a level where I would feel uncomfortable wearing it. And a watch not worn is not worth purchasing. I hate to say this because it essentially means that collecting has come to an end. I can’t complain, I’ve got enough as it is, and there should be a phase when you enjoy your collection for what it is, and not only for the next one. But I do think that when “real” money gets involved in a hobby, it ruins it: - nothing to hunt or discover (everything is available and for sale but at crazy prices) - Frankenstein watches are now everywhere (fooling even major auction houses and good dealers) - The only way you can be sure is with box, papers, and full history (which costs even more) - Keeping them in a bank safe for fear of being rubbed or assaulted - can’t wear them because outside your price comfort point. Please tell me where is the fun in that?
@@Thomas-vq5pb The comment was indeed meant for you. And I fully agree with your assessment on watches, I just loved the way you worded it and it just confirms my own beliefs. I have started to embrace my own taste and reach out for Casio A700 and Longines Legend Diver Watch 36mm alternatively (I have small wrists)
Thanks for this video. I’ve been waitlisted for this watch for a year now (with the black strap). Contrast to anything else I have. I love the design, and finishing . Think I need to find one to try it on to know if I really love it enough to justify the price. Hopefully in Geneva later this month. Cheap for a Patek, but expensive for me :-)
Assuming its impossible to get a Nautilus or Aquamaut from official dealer, I would just spend a bit more for a 5212 or 5226. Those are around 38-40k, and have much more compelling designs.
There are nice collectable dressy watches out there for that budget. From Laurent Ferrier for example, or Moser & Cie. Parmegiani Fleurier. I could go on, with even lower volume names... The point is we speak too much about the same brands. And they cash in, they automate their production and sell tens and hundreds of thousands of the same thing, with huge profit margins.
Great video and review Jenni! I have a 5296g sector dial Calatrava. It’s a little smaller than the 6119G but also a nice alternative. I felt that the 6119g was too grey and wanted a pop with a white dial
Its like anything in the so called luxury goods market. Brand and volume (rarity/availability) and cache have a cost associated with it which usually goes hand in hand with value retention. It comes down to what you want to be seen wearing and what you can afford.
It’s very nice with a beautiful looking new movement. But it’s too large for a classic Calatrava dress watch. 38mm should of been the maximum, but preferably a 36-37mm size IMHO.
If you freeze the video at 6:39 you can see a nick on the bezel around 5 o'clock. This of course can happen with a stainless steel watch as well - but with all the sharp corners it has and being made of gold it can be EASILY damaged. Therefore I wouldn't consider it as a daily wearer. It's a watch best worn under the protection of a cuff :)
it's all a matter of relation to the wearer. Someone may think it's scary to park a Ferrari at a parking lot fearing someone would bump a door to its side. Another person may get heart broken when their Honda gets a dent. Patek's are certainly the upper class of watches. For some people this is their daily, and dents don't bother them.
@@DonLee1980 It's not a matter of the price of the watch...it's important for me that even my least expensive piece remains in perfect shape. So while I do have a daily wearer - I'd never call it a "beater"...because if I get to a point where I don't care about the damage it takes it's probably not important enough to remain in the collection. For example, look at the beautifully crafted hobnail bezel on the Patek. The manufacturer went through so much effort to design it to perfection and finish it flawlessly. But because it's made out of soft gold it will easily get deformed - and when this happens, to me and other OCDed individuals it will no longer be the same watch. Steel/Titanium (grade 5) can also be damaged - but not as easily as Gold or Platinum. P.S: my daily wearer is made from ceramic...
Personally, I find Patek white gold when viewed first hand looks very close to stainless steel. I own a Rolex Cellini date in white gold which has a beautiful lustre, it does look like gold not steel. Also,it is a very underrated dress watch, which WatchTime magazine voted dress watch of the year in 2015. Naturally at the time, I wholeheartedly agreed with them.👏
Just out of my range I'm afraid. Close, but not quite there. 🧐 Where does the name Calatrava come from? Obviously not named after the (in)famous architect.
I hate to bring the sledgehammer to PP but the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 White Gold PFC267-1202400-HA1241 is a more attractive package at half the money. The Calatrava doesn’t add £11,500 value in comparison.
I wold suggest, as an alternative, the Cellini. Same general appearance, excellent movement, about AUD25 (approx USD20K) in yellow gold, new, on Chrono24 today.
Hi Jenni, what do you think of Longines? I think they're making a huge come back and it's great value for your money. Longine's has a gold manual wound watch for 6k usd.
Awesome video Jenni Small request: ditch that notification noise, sounds like a fire alarm pinging and I found very loud and disruptive to your natural smooth video. :)
I have it's quirky brother, the Golden Ellipse, and I have to say it's really worth the extra money. Like you say, nothing compares to this. It's not only about the "real value" of the watch, it's the design, the brand, the heritage. People are stupid, so am I, so I feel awesome while wearing it, because it's a fucking Patek dress watch, let's just say it as it is.
Thanks for the review, do you think it's not that precise than average with 2 or 3 seconds after a day? Just ordered one with rose gold, will see how is the precision. Anyway really nice design.
Aside from the “Patek Philippe” name, this watch is pretty boring. I would rather get a Breguet for its guilloche dial or Moser for its fume dial, both of which are much more interesting and memorable.
Breguet needs a better marketing team. You can get a Breguet for 30% off at grey market. I know many hate to admit it but this is bad for the brand and most people do look at the value before making big purchase. Which is why brand like Patek, Rolex, AP or even VC that hold its value is so in demand even at times like this.
Considering what people pay for Rolex on the grey market, its a bargain. 😂😂 I would go for a JLC, with similar finish and watchmaking level for half the price, but i truly appreciate this.
For me at this is a no. I’m not in the budget for this watch but if I need to be objective the size are to big for most wrists for be a dress watch on the classic way of the term. And be a white gold is not made to be an everyday watch. With that said we need to don’t forget the target of this watch. If I’m a watch enthusiast no matter what is my salary but I might save 6/8k for buying a important piece like a zenit el Primero or the Omega moonwatch, but 30k is for another level of people. Who don’t care if they need to send the watch to service at Patek etc. I think that passed the 10k the objectivity doesn’t exist anymore.
When I see a Calatrava with anything else than a black lizard I hear Twisted Sister's "We're not gonna take it" in my head and I picture Patek's offices exploding.
"Un-agitated" is imaginative flexible use of English; admirably apposite in describing this watch. It is indeed "un-agitated". So much so that one wonders whether a Timex Marlin would not equal it in understated charm. At which point we have to stop thinking. Otherwise our world crumbles...
Luxury is so forgiving for certain brands; white or rose gold, 60 hour power reserve and 27 jewels all good stuff, but limited water resistance to 30 meters non integrated seconds hand, manual wind, no date or day complications, with an asking price of $30k for a “daily beater”. I am just astonished at such realities.
I know I'm a Philistine, but I don't understand white gold for watches. It looks like stainless steel, but is very soft and fragile, and wears quickly, and of course, is ridiculously expensive. Yes, I know that gold feels a little different, but is that worth an extra $10,000? Nope. Additionally, the current price of one ounce of gold is about $1,900. Is there a whole ounce of gold in a watch? Maybe, maybe not, but the cost of the gold doesn't justify the 5 figure increase in price.
Even when the video subject isn't really my cup of tea, your videos are always a joy to watch. I find them very peaceful and relaxing.
When I first became interested in wrist watches(around the early/mid '80's) a yellowgold Calatrava was a quietly dignified extravagance. And was just the thing for an era more dressy.
Normally this style of watch isn’t for me but holy smokes this looks incredible
I like it and it can be an everyday watch in a no less than business casual attire and environment. I have a 7 inch wrist and can wear almost anything. However, for a dress watch it’s too big. 36mm - 37/38mm is the perfect size. I do like the bigger movement compared to the 5196. I like that the hobnail bezel will hide scratches more than the smooth bezel on the 5196. I would like to see Patek release a 36mm time only Calatrava with a 3940 style case.
36 is getting feminine
Great vid as always Jenni!! Also don’t forget about VC Traditionnelle or Patrimony as an alternative. Both magnificent gold dress watches! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I know a Patek is a Patek but that VC traditionnelle in Pink Gold is clear of the 6119G
I’ve had the privilege of experiencing this and I cannot justify the extra money over a Lange or even a Breguet. And if I’m being completely honest with myself, JLCs is where I see “true” value (even when it comes to finishing).
JLC is where it’s at for sure.
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Agree about JLC and value.
JLC my favourite brand. The Reverso duo night & day is a masterpiece………
Agreed on JLC for getting your money's worth. But Longine's even beats JLC for the most bang for your bucks.
Thanks for driving this 'cheapest Patek' knife and twisting it in my side... the rose gold version is the only Patek watch I own :D
😁 I'm sure it's very beautiful! 'Cheapest Patek' seems like a contradiction of terms. Enjoy your watch!
I like the rose gold version! You have great taste.
@@vincent67239 Thanks Vincent!
I love the design, and a Patek is a Patek. If it hurts too much to pay the overprice compared to other brands, don’t get it. And yes of course wearing a Lange, JLC, Vacheron, etc is very very cool as well. But a Patek is a Patek.
Patek means "I care extremely much what others think of me, I have no personal taste but I buy the pricetag".
@@pungvarlarsson6451 I’m afraid you’re describing rolex 😅
@@kimiyanovin7568 Indeed, thats exactly the same phenomenon..
Beautiful watch. I hope folks realize that the Calatrava is the watch that all other dress watches copy and emulate. So, in comparing similar watches it should be said that they are being compared to the standard. Not the other way around. I have the 6119R and wear it as a daily. I agree that it wears for a larger wrist size. But a JLC or even a Lange doesn’t have the feel or panache that this watch exudes. Love both those brands though. The price is the price. It’s a Patek.
Beautiful watch, and wonderful review as always Jenna. For the price, a lifetime strap replacement would be a unique offering.
If you worry about the strap you can't afford it.
Patek straps aren't that expensive. I can't roll my eyes enough to the people who save the original strap and then cheap out for an aftermarket strap.
At time of review a Patek Philippe Calatrava can be purchased new from $24,600 MSRP to as much as $40,810 MSRP.
When they asked about accuracy I think they probably meant in your experience of that actual watch over the time you'd had it.
I appreciate that they finally created a movement that better fits the case (although I think proportionally it would have worked even better at 36-37 mm), but the dial has one too many elements going on for my taste. Great review, thank you!
at 36 this would be quite nice but they really do need to stop hitching onto the "larger" watches bandwagon. i am sure there were taller men/women in the past and they didnt have issues with wearing a "smaller" watch that was between 33-36. the proportion of the font "PATEK PHILIPPE" also got pretty bloated over the years. much prefer the smaller ratio of the past. the 5196J/G/R/P were really the last time Patek made a decent calatrava.
absolutely agree. smaller case and a simple bezel would have been perfect with this movement
Aside from the 215 pigmy movement, the 5196 Calatrava is the best. There’s also the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony in 40mm or 38mm in their current collection☝🏻😉
Great Video, Jenni - I think 36 mm is the best size for dress watches anyway. So let's save the money and wait for the next edition back to 36 :)
I honestly cannot believe that someone would choose this over an Ultra Thin JLC
Patek Philippe > JLC
Yeah we get it..but a Patek is a Patek.
JLC will lose its value but PP will not…
It's a beautiful watch that's for sure. Nice to see an 'affordable' Patek video in depth. Also, get well soon Jenni :)
Quick and small correction. The original Calatrava, the 96, was 31mm. I have one from the 50's that I bought off of Craigslist (of all places).
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That’s a great watch - I have the 3796 and only bought it because I was terrifying of buying a 96 that I would have to send off to Patek. Did you have to have to get it serviced after you bought it?
The Nomos is a fantastic way to get the look and a quality movement
The mere mentioning of Nomos in a Patek video.
You Nomos folks are out of your mind, buying Teddy ‘s BS.
I love nomos but why this comparison? Not the same price and quality.
I own PP 6119 and Nomos world time. PP made way better watch than Nomos.
Beautiful watch. Beautifully finished even on macro shots like this.
Great video as always Jennie.
It's nice. But not A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia small seconds nice.
A Saxonia, a JLC master thin, a Breguet Classique, a FPJ Chronometre Bleu I can think of at least 10 brands that blow this piece out of the water in quality and price. Heck I would take a Cellini over this.
I would much rather get ALS Saxonia thin
A nice watch at an Absurd price. 30 some years ago the cheapest Patek was about $5,000.
Six times that price now is NUTS.
That's inflation for you.
@@bikeman123 Most other things haven't gone up six fold. Thinking of cars , a pound of steak, etc
Same for Rolex and many other brands. Glad I bought one aquanaut 8 years ago. That’s why now many are hating and hoping the demand will drop so that they can get their hands on one.
@@bikeman123inflation rates aren’t that high
heard back then rolex steel sports models were $1000 or so. they can charge w.e. they want, as long as ppl are willing to pay for them
I was just trying to figure out what the mostly entry level price is for Patek 👍🏼 thanks Jenni!
Thanks for the video! When considering a high end watch as a daily, I think one criteria that should be considered, is what price level is your limit for a daily watch? Do you feel comfortable wearing a daily watch that is worth 30.000 euros? Would that restrict your freedom? In my personal case, yes I would certainly be more cautious with so much value on my wrist. I believe everybody has their own limit which of course it’s fine, but a daily needs to be a watch you can wear “care-free” because it will get used and you need to be ok with that. No?
That's an interesting perspective. What's your current watch/bucketlist watch?
@@7ish4m Not sure if your comment is addressed to me or to Jenni. I’m into vintage watches, so my holy grail is an early Milgauss or a bakelite GMT. As you know watch prices have skyrocketed to a level where I would feel uncomfortable wearing it. And a watch not worn is not worth purchasing. I hate to say this because it essentially means that collecting has come to an end. I can’t complain, I’ve got enough as it is, and there should be a phase when you enjoy your collection for what it is, and not only for the next one. But I do think that when “real” money gets involved in a hobby, it ruins it:
- nothing to hunt or discover (everything is available and for sale but at crazy prices)
- Frankenstein watches are now everywhere (fooling even major auction houses and good dealers)
- The only way you can be sure is with box, papers, and full history (which costs even more)
- Keeping them in a bank safe for fear of being rubbed or assaulted
- can’t wear them because outside your price comfort point.
Please tell me where is the fun in that?
@@Thomas-vq5pb The comment was indeed meant for you. And I fully agree with your assessment on watches, I just loved the way you worded it and it just confirms my own beliefs. I have started to embrace my own taste and reach out for Casio A700 and Longines Legend Diver Watch 36mm alternatively (I have small wrists)
@@7ish4m Longines is lovely !
Loved your insights on the Patek Philippe, such a gem! 🤩👏
Thanks for this video.
I’ve been waitlisted for this watch for a year now (with the black strap). Contrast to anything else I have. I love the design, and finishing . Think I need to find one to try it on to know if I really love it enough to justify the price. Hopefully in Geneva later this month.
Cheap for a Patek, but expensive for me :-)
Assuming its impossible to get a Nautilus or Aquamaut from official dealer, I would just spend a bit more for a 5212 or 5226. Those are around 38-40k, and have much more compelling designs.
There are nice collectable dressy watches out there for that budget. From Laurent Ferrier for example, or Moser & Cie. Parmegiani Fleurier. I could go on, with even lower volume names...
The point is we speak too much about the same brands. And they cash in, they automate their production and sell tens and hundreds of thousands of the same thing, with huge profit margins.
I don’t like how the seconds hand lacks a counterbalance. Overpriced for what you get. Saxonia blows this away in every respect.
Nice video, Jenni, thank you. Rose gold, please. I have $450, don't know where to get the rest, unfortunately 😕
Great video and review Jenni!
I have a 5296g sector dial Calatrava. It’s a little smaller than the 6119G but also a nice alternative. I felt that the 6119g was too grey and wanted a pop with a white dial
Thank you for another great video mate. I enjoyed every second. Please keep it coming.
Its like anything in the so called luxury goods market. Brand and volume (rarity/availability) and cache have a cost associated with it which usually goes hand in hand with value retention. It comes down to what you want to be seen wearing and what you can afford.
There is a reason this is considered the finest dress watch you can buy. Truly spectacular. Thank you Jenni for the wonderful video.
How about the cellini rolex white gold
The only Rolex I like
I would love to see a comparison with the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionelle. IMO, both are stunningly beautiful… which do you prefer?
It’s very nice with a beautiful looking new movement. But it’s too large for a classic Calatrava dress watch. 38mm should of been the maximum, but preferably a 36-37mm size IMHO.
And the lug to lug
@@Jay-xr3sb yes, that’s too long too.
I’d take an A Lange & Söhne over this or any Patak Philippe any day 😅
I love the look of this one I could see 10-15 for this but at the higher prices there are so many great options it would be hard to choose this one.
If you freeze the video at 6:39 you can see a nick on the bezel around 5 o'clock. This of course can happen with a stainless steel watch as well - but with all the sharp corners it has and being made of gold it can be EASILY damaged. Therefore I wouldn't consider it as a daily wearer. It's a watch best worn under the protection of a cuff :)
it's all a matter of relation to the wearer. Someone may think it's scary to park a Ferrari at a parking lot fearing someone would bump a door to its side. Another person may get heart broken when their Honda gets a dent. Patek's are certainly the upper class of watches. For some people this is their daily, and dents don't bother them.
@@DonLee1980 It's not a matter of the price of the watch...it's important for me that even my least expensive piece remains in perfect shape. So while I do have a daily wearer - I'd never call it a "beater"...because if I get to a point where I don't care about the damage it takes it's probably not important enough to remain in the collection.
For example, look at the beautifully crafted hobnail bezel on the Patek. The manufacturer went through so much effort to design it to perfection and finish it flawlessly.
But because it's made out of soft gold it will easily get deformed - and when this happens, to me and other OCDed individuals it will no longer be the same watch.
Steel/Titanium (grade 5) can also be damaged - but not as easily as Gold or Platinum.
P.S: my daily wearer is made from ceramic...
Personally, I find Patek white gold when viewed first hand looks very close to stainless steel. I own a Rolex Cellini date in white gold which has a beautiful lustre, it does look like gold not steel. Also,it is a very underrated dress watch, which WatchTime magazine voted dress watch of the year in 2015. Naturally at the time, I wholeheartedly agreed with them.👏
Given they were trying to make stealth luxury I guess that's a complement
Glückwunsch! 👶
Hi Jen, what color is that strap and where can I get one.? This is an older vid and I hope u see this comment. If not I wish u the best anyway🎉
There's my grail Patek but in 6119R or the Golden Ellipse 5738R both of which I'll probably never will get from my AD.
Just out of my range I'm afraid. Close, but not quite there. 🧐
Where does the name Calatrava come from? Obviously not named after the (in)famous architect.
Hi, must be named after the Calatrava cross. It was for a religious order of knights in Spain that guarded against invaders.
Danke für die Präsentation der Uhr und ich denke daa wäre etwas für meine Tochter 👍
lovely execution of the video chapters on the right.
I hate to bring the sledgehammer to PP but the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 White Gold PFC267-1202400-HA1241 is a more attractive package at half the money.
The Calatrava doesn’t add £11,500 value in comparison.
JLC doesn't get enough respect.
How accurate? That's like asking how bright is a candle? Mechanical watches aren't even about accuracy and neither are candles about brightness
IMHO the outer dial is too fussy with minute track, the bevels on the rehaut/crystal and then the two rows of Clous de Paris
I wold suggest, as an alternative, the Cellini. Same general appearance, excellent movement, about AUD25 (approx USD20K) in yellow gold, new, on Chrono24 today.
Where is that strap from?
Thanks for sharing! Also another comparable (in style) would be the Grand Seiko SBGW231
I would rather buy a Saxonia Thin.
Hi Jenni, what do you think of Longines? I think they're making a huge come back and it's great value for your money. Longine's has a gold manual wound watch for 6k usd.
Longines when compared to Patek, blows.
Awesome video Jenni
Small request: ditch that notification noise, sounds like a fire alarm pinging and I found very loud and disruptive to your natural smooth video. :)
I think I would prefer 37mm, at a push 38, 39 is a bit too large for a dress watch in my opinion. Also I would prefer a white dial, and smaller print.
Much rather have a Glashutte Original PanoReserve in rose gold.
I would pick a Lange Saxonia over this PP Calatrava every time.
Love how thin it is, reminds me of Piaget but the price is a deal breaker.
Where can you get the grey strap?❤
Chopard XPS models are a very nice alternative, especially considering the price.
Jenni, Great presentation. Patek Philippe makes great watches that I would love to own. However this one is not on my wishlist. Cheers
i considerd this and lange 1815. I decided to get lange
I love the poster behind you, where can I buy a similar one? Thank youuuu 😄
I have it's quirky brother, the Golden Ellipse, and I have to say it's really worth the extra money. Like you say, nothing compares to this. It's not only about the "real value" of the watch, it's the design, the brand, the heritage. People are stupid, so am I, so I feel awesome while wearing it, because it's a fucking Patek dress watch, let's just say it as it is.
Where can I get the watch strap like this one, it's so nice
Thanks for the review, do you think it's not that precise than average with 2 or 3 seconds after a day? Just ordered one with rose gold, will see how is the precision.
Anyway really nice design.
Jenni, Is the accuracy you quoted the one Patek states, or is it your observation of this watch?
I like that grey dial, but that's a lot of money for a rather boring watch
Looks like another 1 of Archie Luxury’s SIX PATEEEEEEK PHILIPPPPEEEEE CALATRAVAs
I only like watches until after they’ve been hyped. 😊
How much did you pay for the name?
It's pretty
At 30k 60% is for the name.
Great video; love this watch
Aside from the “Patek Philippe” name, this watch is pretty boring. I would rather get a Breguet for its guilloche dial or Moser for its fume dial, both of which are much more interesting and memorable.
Agreed. Breguet's design language is far superior and the value is obviously much better
This is a beautiful watch
Agree with the sentiment but I'd rather do a JLC Nomos or Junghans.
Breguet needs a better marketing team. You can get a Breguet for 30% off at grey market. I know many hate to admit it but this is bad for the brand and most people do look at the value before making big purchase. Which is why brand like Patek, Rolex, AP or even VC that hold its value is so in demand even at times like this.
Exactly. That’s why I bought a Breguet Classique 5277 from an AD at a significant discount. Acquired a superior watch for far less.
Nice watch but put it side by side with Philippe Dufour Simplicity…you see lots of compromise
Hi Jenn, can you review the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5524R Pilot Travel time?
You‘ve outdone yoursel. Best regards from Berlin.
Considering what people pay for Rolex on the grey market, its a bargain. 😂😂 I would go for a JLC, with similar finish and watchmaking level for half the price, but i truly appreciate this.
For me at this is a no. I’m not in the budget for this watch but if I need to be objective the size are to big for most wrists for be a dress watch on the classic way of the term. And be a white gold is not made to be an everyday watch. With that said we need to don’t forget the target of this watch. If I’m a watch enthusiast no matter what is my salary but I might save 6/8k for buying a important piece like a zenit el Primero or the Omega moonwatch, but 30k is for another level of people. Who don’t care if they need to send the watch to service at Patek etc. I think that passed the 10k the objectivity doesn’t exist anymore.
It costs about $3000 in service every 5 years
The strap looks absolutely beautiful. Complements the watch really well.
Agree.
When I see a Calatrava with anything else than a black lizard I hear Twisted Sister's "We're not gonna take it" in my head and I picture Patek's offices exploding.
@whats-app-bs4ib why should I what's app you?
I do. But I rather get a car or some FF 400m f2.8 lens.
This watch strap tho?? What is it? Does anyone know? Looks very nice!
It’s sports watch because it’s small, light, and comfortable.
a 3919 is better suited for your wrist.
aesthetically this watch is perfect.
Great video!
My grail watch. Oh my love..
"Un-agitated" is imaginative flexible use of English; admirably apposite in describing this watch. It is indeed "un-agitated". So much so that one wonders whether a Timex Marlin would not equal it in understated charm. At which point we have to stop thinking. Otherwise our world crumbles...
Isn’t 5167 cheaper?
What's the reference number for that JLC?
Let’s be honest. A Grand Seiko SBGW231 looks insanely good vs this. Right?
Lange is better
superb, absolutely stunning .I want one
Luxury is so forgiving for certain brands; white or rose gold, 60 hour power reserve and 27 jewels all good stuff, but limited water resistance to 30 meters non integrated seconds hand, manual wind, no date or day complications, with an asking price of $30k for a “daily beater”. I am just astonished at such realities.
Jesus, just buy quartz and shut up.
The PP is grossly overpriced when compared to a ALS Saxonia.
I know I'm a Philistine, but I don't understand white gold for watches. It looks like stainless steel, but is very soft and fragile, and wears quickly, and of course, is ridiculously expensive.
Yes, I know that gold feels a little different, but is that worth an extra $10,000? Nope.
Additionally, the current price of one ounce of gold is about $1,900. Is there a whole ounce of gold in a watch? Maybe, maybe not, but the cost of the gold doesn't justify the 5 figure increase in price.