Patek Philippe Calatrava – Ref. 5296R‑001

18K Rose Gold | Silver Opaline Dial | Automatic Calibre 324 S C

The Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R‑001 is one of the purest expressions of the Calatrava philosophy—timeless elegance, perfect proportions, and understated luxury. Crafted in 18K rose gold, this 38 mm dress watch features a refined silver opaline dial with applied gold hour markers and a discreet date window at 3 o’clock.

Powered by the renowned Calibre 324 S C, an automatic movement celebrated for its precision and finishing, the 5296R‑001 embodies the classic Patek aesthetic: slim, balanced, and effortlessly sophisticated. The sapphire caseback reveals the movement’s 21K gold rotor and meticulous Geneva‑style decoration.

Collectors searching for Patek Philippe Calatrava, 5296R, rose gold dress watches, or classic Patek automatic models will find this reference to be one of the most iconic and versatile Calatrava designs of the modern era.

Technical Sheet

General

• Brand: Patek Philippe
• Collection: Calatrava
• Reference: 5296R‑001
• Introduced: 2008
• Discontinued: Yes
• Case Material: 18k Rose Gold
• Glass: Sapphire crystal
• Back: Sapphire display back
• Water Resistance: 30 m

Case

• Diameter: 38.00 mm
• Thickness: 8.43 mm
• Shape: Round
• Bezel: Fixed, polished rose gold
• Lug Width: 21 mm

Dial

• Color: Silvery‑opaline
• Layout: Sector‑style / “Scientific”
• Indexes: Applied gold markers
• Hands: Leaf‑shaped, blued
• Complications: Date at 3 o’clock

Movement

• Caliber: Patek Philippe 324 S C
• Type: Automatic
• Diameter: 27 mm
• Thickness: 3.3 mm
• Jewels: 29
• Frequency: 28,800 vph
• Power Reserve: 35–45 hours
• Rotor: 21k gold central rotor
• Functions:
  • Hours
  • Minutes
  • Central seconds
  • Date

Strap

• Material: Alligator leather
• Color: Brown
• Clasp: 18k rose‑gold pin buckle