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Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G-001

The Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G-001 is the 18kt white gold version of the manufacture's benchmark dress watch, available since March 2022 with a textured charcoal grey dial and a 40mm case featuring a hand-worked "hobnail" caseband. It runs the automatic Calibre 26-330 S C, the same movement used across the Aquanaut line. Cazador has no verified price observations yet. Its differential: a hand-worked hobnail case finish, unusual within the Calatrava line.

Specifications

Case diameter
40 mm
Case height
8.53 mm
Case material
18kt white gold
Case finish
Hobnail-patterned worked caseband
Movement
Calibre 26-330 S C, automatic, sweep seconds and date, 30 jewels
Frequency
28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve
35 to 45 hours
Water resistance
30 m
Dial
Textured charcoal grey, black-gradient rim, applied white gold numerals
Crystal
Sapphire, sapphire case back
Strap
Beige nubuck calfskin, plus additional black fabric-pattern calfskin strap
Certification
Patek Philippe Seal
Available since
March 30, 2022
Status
Current catalog, in production

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History

The Calatrava is the oldest and most recognizable dress-watch line in Patek Philippe's catalog, defined by its understated round case and straight lugs since its introduction in the 1930s. Within that tradition, reference 5226G-001 introduces a twist unusual for the line: a caseband — the case's flank — worked with a raised pattern known as "hobnail," a decorative treatment more commonly associated with vintage watchmaking than contemporary series production.

The 18kt white gold case measures 40mm in diameter and 8.53mm thick, with a sapphire case back exposing Calibre 26-330 S C, the same automatic movement Patek Philippe uses across several Aquanaut executions. It's a caliber with a 21kt gold central rotor, 30 jewels, and a power reserve of 35 to 45 hours, with sweep-seconds and date functions.

The dial, in a textured charcoal grey tone gradating to black at the rim, pairs applied white gold numerals in beige luminescent coating with syringe-shaped hands, also in white gold. That beige-toned lume lends a vintage air consistent with the case's hobnail motif.

The watch ships on a beige nubuck calfskin strap with a white gold prong buckle, plus an additional black fabric-pattern calfskin strap included as standard. At 30 meters of water resistance, the 5226G-001 keeps the classic dress-watch profile shared across the Calatrava line, without sporting pretensions. Every example carries the Patek Philippe Seal, the manufacture's own in-house quality certification.

As of this writing, the 5226G-001 remains in Patek Philippe's current catalog, available since March 30, 2022 according to the manufacturer's official data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G-001 cost?

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What is the "hobnail" finish on the Calatrava 5226G-001?

It's a raised, hobnail-style decorative pattern worked into the caseband — the flank — of the white gold case, a treatment unusual for the contemporary Calatrava line.

What movement does this reference use?

Calibre 26-330 S C, automatic, with sweep seconds, date, 30 jewels, and a power reserve of 35 to 45 hours — the same movement Patek Philippe uses in its Aquanaut line.

Is the Calatrava 5226G-001 water resistant?

It's rated to 30 meters, typical of a classic dress watch, without sport or dive intent.

Since when has this reference been available?

According to Patek Philippe's official catalog, the 5226G-001 has been available since March 30, 2022.

What straps come with the 5226G-001?

It ships with a beige nubuck calfskin strap as the primary option, plus an additional black fabric-pattern calfskin strap.

Is the Calatrava 5226G-001 still in production?

Per manufacturer catalog data, the reference remains in active production within Patek Philippe's current lineup.

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