Property of an Important West Coast Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 6006G-001 Calatrava | Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A white gold automatic wristwatch with date, Circa 2018
Auction Closed
June 15, 08:08 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 240 PS automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 5'857'802
Case: 18k white gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 6'208'427
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Size: 39 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement signed by maker, dial signed by retailer
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Tiffany & Co. outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated April 2nd, 2018, Operating Instructions booklet, booklet, leather bi-fold, factory service box, Tiffany & Co. pouch, and setting pin
The Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 6006G-001 represents a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the manufacture’s most enduring collections, the Calatrava, combining classical Genevan watchmaking with a distinctly modern aesthetic. Introduced in 2017, the reference was considered a bit of an oddball at first, with its off center subsidiary seconds dial, contrasting chapter rings and pointer date display. However, collectors today have grown to appreciate this distinct aesthetic.
The present example is further distinguished by the coveted Tiffany & Co. retailer signature, a feature that significantly enhances its rarity and desirability among collectors. Double-signed Patek Philippe wristwatches retailed by Tiffany & Co. occupy a special position within the collecting community, reflecting the longstanding relationship between two of the world’s most prestigious luxury houses.
Powered by the automatic calibre 240 PS C, visible through the sapphire display back, the ref. 6006G-001 combines technical sophistication with understated elegance. With its unusual dial design and highly desirable Tiffany & Co. signature, the present watch represents a compelling and increasingly collectible contemporary Calatrava.