“The 6196P is simply the best Calatrava of a generation ”

One of the most classic watch designs of all time, the Patek Philippe Calatrava was introduced in 1932 with the reference 96, and has remained the epitome of elegance ever since, with innovations layered on top of vintage, beautifully proportioned lines. This new reference 6196P features Patek’s iconic smooth, circular Calatrava case, 38mm in diameter, forged from ultra-luxury, glowing platinum, with a diamond embedded in the case at the 6 o’clock position - the signature of a platinum Patek. The ‘stealth wealth’ of the platinum contrasts beautifully with an eye-catching rose-gold opaline dial, often referred to as a ‘salmon dial’ by collectors, with charcoal grey white gold applied faceted "obus"-style hour markers and dauphine-style hands, creating a sophisticated aesthetic that bridges classicism and modern chic. Simple and refined, the subdial - displaying the seconds - makes for a superbly-balanced and legible piece, whilst the sapphire display caseback shows off the beautifully-decorated manually-wound cal.30-255-PS movement, Patek’s latest powerhouse which boosts the power reserve to a stunning 65 hours. The 6196P proves Patek to be, once again, the masters of creating perfection.

Condition Report:

In excellent, lightly-worn condition, the watch comes complete with its original box, swing tag, manuals and UK papers, and remains under Patek Philippe’s international warranty until 2027.

Year: 2025

Reference: 6196P-001

Size: 38mm

Case: Platinum

Strap: Blue Patek Philippe Alligator Strap, Factory Brown Alligator Strap

Movement: Manual Wind Calibre 30-255 PS

Water Resistance: 30m

Power Reserve: 65 hrs

Box: Original Box

Papers: Original Papers

our ref: PP868