Patek Philippe Calatrava 5117R Rose Gold White Roman Numerals Dial (2000)

Description

Introduced early 2000s, reference 5117R represents classic Calatrava dress watch aesthetic distinguished by signature Clou de Paris hobnail bezel pattern adding textural sophistication to refined design language. The reference embodies Patek Philippe’s quintessential approach to elegant timekeeping through restrained proportions, clean dial architecture, and impeccable finishing standards throughout case and movement construction. Rose gold execution paired with white enamel-style dial featuring black Roman numerals creates timeless formal watch aesthetic appealing to collectors seeking understated luxury over contemporary bold styling trends. The hobnail bezel pattern historically utilized across various Patek Philippe collections provides three-dimensional surface treatment distinguishing 5117R from smoother bezel alternatives within Calatrava lineup, double-row pattern creating distinctive visual signature immediately recognizable as refined dress watch design. Automatic Caliber 315/190 SC provides date complication alongside central seconds maintaining practical functionality within classical framework, sapphire exhibition caseback revealing movement architecture representing modern transparency within traditional dress watch category.

The 37mm solid two-body case crafted entirely in 18k rose gold measures 8.5mm thick featuring polished surfaces throughout with downturned lugs ensuring comfortable wrist presence despite precious metal construction, distinctive double-row Clou de Paris hobnail bezel creating tactile and visual interest through geometric pattern, screwed-down exhibition sapphire caseback secured with six screws revealing movement architecture, protected screwed-down winding crown, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, water resistance to 25 meters appropriate for dress watch category. White dial features black painted radial Roman numeral hour markers providing classical legibility, outer minute/seconds track with precise graduations, black oxidized gold feuille leaf-shaped hands maintaining period-correct styling, central sweep seconds hand, date aperture at 3 o’clock position. Mechanical automatic self-winding Caliber 315/190 SC comprises 30 jewels with straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock absorber mechanism, self-compensating flat balance spring, gold rotor, rhodium-plated with fausses côtes decoration, stamped with Patek Philippe quality mark. Black alligator leather strap with matching 18k rose gold tang buckle or deployant clasp completing elegant presentation.

*This timepiece comes with Archive Papers and a Patek Philippe Travel Case, and has a new leather strap and a tang buckle.