What is the Patek Philippe entry level watch?

What is the Patek Philippe entry level watch? If you’re dreaming of buying your first Patek Philippe, we’re glad that you’ve stopped reading this before. You should have two targets if you’re looking to purchase a Calatrava as your first Patek Philippe.

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Patek Philippe Calatrava Manual Wind White	Item model number ‏ : ‎ Calatrava Department ‏ : ‎ Mens Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 23, 2021 Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Patek Philippe	Check Price
Backpac Blower Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold 5196R-001Backpac Blower	Item model number ‏ : ‎ Calatrava Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 18, 2020 Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Patek Philippe	Check Price
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Patek Philippe Calatrava Mechanical Ivory Dial	Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5227R-001 Department ‏ : ‎ Mens Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 8, 2014 Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Patek Philippe	Check Price
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Try to secure a refund first. Second, let your approved dealer know that you would like to purchase the Calatrava only if a high demand piece, such as a Nautilus 5711/1A, can be added to the waiting list, followed by an email confirmation of the estimated time of arrival.

What is the Entry Level of Patek Phillippe Watches?

The Calatrava

If you are wondering What is the Patek Philippe entry level watch, then the Calatrava is an ideal choice for you. The Calatrava, widely considered the flagship watch of Patek Philippe, was launched in 1932 as a timepiece oozing universal appeal.

The style was inspired by the minimalist ideals of the Bauhaus, featuring a 31 mm bezel, a gold-handed white face, and a small subsidiary dial at the six o’clock level. The watch lies low on the wrist at just 9 mm in diameter.

Perhaps it is the industry’s most untouched timepiece, a truly timeless classic. A variety of models were released by Patek Philippe at the time, of course, from the striking blue 4897/300G-001 in white gold to the iconic 5196J-001 in yellow gold, but the basic concept remains the same.

Nowadays, several new models are available with bezels up to 37 mm and various designs on the faces, so there is sure to be something to fit the taste of everyone.

The Aquanaut

The Aquanaut is a more relaxed alternative to some of the dressy pieces by Patek Phillipe. Launched in 1997, the Nautilus features a rounded octagonal shell, vertically satin-finished flats, and chamfered and polished edges, influenced by another Patek symbol.

However, the Aquanaut adopted a simpler three-part design, unlike the Nautilus, which removed the need for left, and right-hand hinges while maintaining water resistance to depths of 120 meters.

The Aquanaut is an incredibly rugged watch that blends sporty appeal with all the classic attributes of the Patek Philippe watch, suitable for the new collector, with its ‘Tropical’ rubber case, made of a new composite material that is ultra-resistant to wear, salt-water, and UV radiation.

Patek unveiled the 5168G reference to mark its 20th anniversary, with a white gold case and a stunning gradient dial that switches from blue to black. It’s also the biggest Aquanaut on the market with a diameter of 42.2mm, yet another homage to the original 1976 Nautilus.

The Nautilus

The Nautilus was launched in 1976 and marked the first move by Patek Philippe in the design of luxury sports watches. It was created by the renowned watch designer, Gérald Genta, who was influenced by the love of sailing by the owners of Patek.

A porthole-shaped bezel and ears are featured in the Nautilus to reflect the hinges of the porthole. This is a bold, practical sports watch that has become one of Patek’s most popular timepieces with its stainless-steel band, octagonal bezel, and 42 mm case.

Over the years, Patek Philippe has published a range of variations using various metals and introducing complexities, new colors, and dial variations. Features a dark blue hue with a bright/dark gradation, the reference 5711/1P with a solid platinum case and 18K gold dial, and the reference 5976/1G chronograph in 18K white gold.

The Perpetual Calendar

One of Patek Philippe’s most romantic creations and a watch that was ahead of its time is the Perpetual Calendar. It was the Perpetual Calendar Chronograph reference 1518, released in 1941, although it was first released in 1925 as reference 97975.

The ref. 1518 was a watch of true Patek-Esque simplistic elegance, with a round dial 35 mm in size, two chronographs at three and nine o’clock, an open date display at six o’clock, and a silver/white bezel on a classic leather band, the first series-produced Patek Philippe to feature chronographs.

The ref. 1518 is, however, in stainless-steel at its rarest and most precious. Everywhere in the world, only four are known to exist, making it one of the holy grails of watch collecting.

This watch has a truly retro feel, featuring only the show of the moon phase calendar at six o’clock and two openings for the day and month at 12 o’clock.

It is defined by Patek Philippe as a watch that has been made for eternity as it can distinguish between months of different lengths and leap years.