Released in 2005 to replace the outgoing Calatrava ref. 5000, the Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 6000 is perhaps one of the most visually distinctive Calatrava variants of modern times. Upsized from the ref. 5000s 33mm case to a relatively modern 37mm, the ref. 6000 fits in perfectly with contemporary sizing conventions while also featuring a unique dial design that departs from the Calatrava’s traditionally conservative aesthetic. With its running seconds subdial placed at 4 o’clock, it is asymmetrical while simultaneously featuring an array of Arabic numerals for its paradoxically traditional pointer date function and hour markers. An exciting blend of novel design choices, contemporary styling, and traditional functions, the Calatrava ref. 6000 is an incredible timepiece that, regardless of its nuances, fundamentally demonstrates Patek Philippe’s unrivaled ability to create intelligently designed timepieces that delight the senses and refrain from revealing too much of their subtleties at once.

A unique-looking offering given Patek Philippe's typically conservative design language, the Calatrava ref. 6000G blends aspects of modern watchmaking design with old to great effect.