Easily situated amongst the most iconic dress watches ever, the Patek Philippe Calatrava embodies the very essence of what a classically-styled timepiece should look like. Defining the entire market niche in 1932 when it debuted, the Calatrava has become the foundation of Patek Philippe’s elegant offerings, with the collection’s latest round of updates coming in 2021 with the “Clous de Paris” ref. 6119, which is what we have here. Standing as a tribute to the historic ref. 3919 and its successor, the ref. 5119, the new ref. 6119 blends several signature design elements into one by using a larger case to create a more contemporary silhouette, in keeping with modern preferences for larger watches. Sized at 39mm, the ref. 6119 features a refined aesthetic with its studded Clous de Paris bezel layered upon an otherwise understated circular 18kt white gold case design that boasts sharp lugs. Featuring a monochromatic grey dial with a vertical satin brushed finish and a small second dial found at 6 o’clock with a concentric finish that contrasts the rest of its dial, the various textures across its bezel, case, and dial combine to create a truly beautiful watch that still manages to play to its Bauhaus-derived aesthetic in what is clearly a direct reference to its puritan roots and historical lineage, all while demonstrating Patek Philippe's ability to create some of horology's most stunning timepieces.

A beautifully styled and perfectly modern variant of the iconic Calatrava, the ref. 6119G shows what Patek can do when they fuse their legendary craftsmanship with horological heritage.