New Calatrava. One of the new watches announced by Patel Philippe at BaselWorld 2013 is the Ref. 5227, which looks to be the successor of the Ref. 5127. Right now, both watches are still listed on Patek's website, so I am still not sure if the Ref. 5227 will replace the Ref. 5127.
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| Ref. 5227G-001 |
The Ref. 5227 is one of Patek Philippe's Calatrava line of classic round wristwatches. This series is distinctive in the Calatrava line-up, in that the case features with crown guards. Visually, the Ref. 5227 is visually similar identical to the Ref. 5127. The Ref. 5227 has a larger 39 mm diameter case, no doubt in keeping up with the trend to larger watches. The Ref. 5127 has a 37 mm diameter case. There are also a few differences in the design of the hour markers.
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| Ref. 5127 |
Hinged case back. The Ref. 5227 also makes another change in the design. It now incorporates a dust cover over the sapphire-crystal display back.
The hinge is located inside the cover making invisible when closed. Despite having both a sapphire-crystal case back and a dust cover, the Ref. 5227 is just 9.24 mm thick.
Internally, nothing has changed. The newer Ref. 5227 is still powered by the Caliber 324 S C self winding movement which runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour.
The Ref. 5227 will be available in white gold, yellow gold and rose gold.
About Patek Philippe. Patek Philippe & Co. was founded in Switzerland in 1851. It is acknowledged as one of the finest watchmaking companies in the world.
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