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Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5226G

Modern and fine details.

Earlier this year, Patek Philippe launched its classic dress high quality watches replica, the Calatrava ref. 5226G-01, at the Watches & Wonders show.

referee. The 5226G is an indication of where the Calatrava line is headed - a more modern design, though still inspired by vintage models, thus featuring a faux vintage luminous, enhanced with sharper and higher quality details. While there are various entry-level watches (albeit expensive), the ref. The 5226G is still crafted with care. Nail trim found on last year's ref. For example, 6119 "Clous de Paris" has been repurposed and applied to the case.

I met the referee for the first time. When the 5226G appeared on the floor-to-ceiling display on the side of the Watches & Wonders Patek Philippe, it was larger than life.

Projected proportions mean that the patterned dial and stud case are unmistakable at a glance. Despite the unexpected elements present in the entry-level Patek, they all work well together on screen and in real life.

My positive impression was reinforced when I tried on the replica watches online during the show. Even the referee. The 5226G brings together elements that would not normally go together to appear striking and inviting in metal. While the dial is reminiscent of a vintage military watch, the polished case with its tacked strap and raised numerals on the dial give it a refined feel.

Of course, the individual elements of reference. The 5226G is very common and easy to use, which may be the reason why this model is criticized as seemingly derivative. But like some other Calatrava designs, the ref. 5226G combines familiar elements in unusual ways - with a high level of execution quality - resulting in a high-end touch that can best be described as appealing. In other words, reference. 5226G is a highly refined gentleman's adventure watch.

From a broader perspective, ref. The 5226G is perhaps a milestone in the evolution of Calatrava. I think it's better than the limited edition ref. 6007A, one of the first modern designs of our time. Referee's knitting pattern. The 6007A seems a bit too classic for a "modern" Calatrava. On the other hand, the referee. Various elements of the 5226G have a coherent modern design.

As is the case with Patek Philippe, this is the only downside of the ref. 5226G is the price. The reference price is $39,030. The 5226G is one of the most expensive time and date wholesale fashion watches in its class, costing more than comparable watches from Lange & Söhne or Vacheron Constantin.

But referee. The 5226G is a Patek – like a Ferrari, the name is valuable – and it’s a well-balanced package in all its dimensions, design, dimensions, finishes and feel. Undeniably, ref. The 5226G performs better than most other Calatrava models. Equally important, referees. With an unusual aesthetic, classic and recognizable, the 5226G is an achievement for a watch in this segment.

Of course the referee. The 5226G wasn't the only watch of this style introduced during the show. Its more complicated sibling, ref. 5236G, with annual calendar and second time zone complication.

Between the two, I prefer time and date references. The 5226G feels more elegant and clean because of its thinner, simpler profile. Although I appreciate the technological innovation of its big brother ref. The 5236G has a bulky feel due to its thickness. At the same time, simplicity of reference. 5226G makes the details of the case and dial more obvious.

Although refer to the dial and case. 5226G is a novelty for Calatrava, and the chassis is of course the highlight. The pattern of nails in the middle of the case is a pleasing detail that gives the buy luxury replica watches a unique yet understated character. Referee's tack bezel. The 6119 has its fans, but no doubt some will find it too much. on reference. 5226G, three rows of flat bottom nails are only visible on the side.

Stud decoration means referee. The 5226G has the most refined casing ever seen on an entry-level Calatrava. The hobnail case decoration is unique in the collection and has historically only appeared on much higher priced complications like the ref. 5531R Minute repeater world time.

The stud shells were decidedly more challenging than the typical stamped shells of the latest Calatrava models. For one thing, despite the lugs, there is the challenge of fitting the pattern. The solution was simple: a two-part case where the lugs were separated from the middle of the case and instead attached to the back of the case. This case construction allows for more elaborate case decoration, which explains why Patek Philippe is turning to it more and more frequently.

Unlike the traditional lugs welded to the middle of the case, the lugs are integral with the case back. This means that the middle of the case is actually a ring with uninterrupted de Paris hobnail pattern on the sides.

The smart structure also allows for distinct visual breaks between elements while avoiding tedious welding processes. That said, this approach creates a noticeable gap between the lugs and the case, which is a bit unsightly (and can collect dust), but luckily the gap isn't noticeable when the replica watches for men is on the wrist.

While the case middle is complex, the bezel and lugs are simple and rooted in historical design. I especially like the flat bezel and angular lugs, which are reminiscent of vintage models like the ref. 3448.

Despite their simplicity, both are unique design elements closely associated with Patek Philippe. This style disappeared for about half a century, but first appeared on ref. 5235 annual calendar regulator and recent impressive reference. The 5236P has a built-in perpetual calendar.

The sharp lugs and smooth bezel give this watch a satisfyingly sharp look that fits perfectly with a modern dial. In fact, the continuity between the case and the dial is another reason I prefer the ref. 5226G to ref. 6007A, its case has soft and round lines.

A final comment on the case concerns its size, which is a bit large for a 40mm Calatrava but still compact relative to most modern watches. But in typical Patek fashion, ref. The 5226G is relatively thin at 8.53mm, so thin it might seem too flat. But it looks just right on the wrist, neither too big nor too thin.

capture time In addition to the case, ref. The dial of the 5226G ie is easily distinguishable from previous generations of Calatrava models. Finished with an almost organic grainy stamped pattern, the dial is adventurous for a maker of primarily traditional style Discount replica watches.

Camera enthusiasts will see a dial texture reminiscent of the pebbled leather wrap on vintage rangefinder cameras, which Patek cited as inspiration in its launch announcement. While the texture may come from the camera, the dial design is almost certainly modeled after the ref. 565 “Night Watchman,” a 1940s Calatrava that sold for a record price in 2016.

The referee's dial is unsurprising given the vintage 'Night Watch' inspiration. The 5226G has a mid-20th-century style, almost the generic "military" look that's common in watches of all price points.

But the quality of its execution is high, making it the best general-purpose military-style watch face available. The dial is full of interesting details. For example, the different fonts and colors complement each other, while thanks to the stamped texture and applied markers, it has a depth that no-nonsense military-style dials often lack.

The textured surface is graduated to darken at the edges, culminating in a black minute track. Ombres are especially useful on refs, although “smoke” finishes are available in nearly every price segment these days. 5226 grams. It offsets the grainy texture and makes the dial look more dynamic.

Granted, stamped, patterned dials are common—Grand Seiko, for example, has a steady stream of them—but the ref. 5226G does it extremely well. The embossed pattern is dense and clear, more refined than most embossed dials, including Grand Seiko's. This is as good as a purely physical production process; higher-definition patterning is possible, but only using additive or chemical processes such as electroforming.

The luminous paint on the hands and indexes is dark beige, which adds warmth to the dark dial and also complements the charcoal gray tone. Normally I'm not a fan of this faux patina, but here it's used subtly to complement the dial rather than create a faux-vintage look.

But beyond obvious features like lumens and textures, there's a lot more to the watch face. Details such as the central seconds hand and Arabic numerals enhance the sporty feel of the textured dial, elements typically associated with military watches.Replica Patek Philippe

Interestingly, the hands and hour markers are almost the same as in ref. 5320 Perpetual Calendar, but the two watches look completely different. The “syringe” hands and Arabic numerals work much better here, especially in the dark gray finish of the grainy dial.

As with Patek Philippe, the hour markers are solid gold and inlaid. This distinguishes references. 5226G is from a typical military watch with flat printed numbers. Despite being a deceptively simple detail, the inlaid indexes immediately add a sense of sophistication and luxury to the dial, which is important for a watch like this.

Another detail I like is the typography. Thanks to the font, the numerals are reminiscent of the dials of vintage Patek Philippe watches, which include a "hook" seven and a flat top four.

The inlaid hour numerals are in a vintage font, while the five-minute markers are decidedly modern. The numerals on the minute track are flat and stubby, adding a touch of instrument-like function to the dial.

The double font for the numerals also makes sense, as the dial is essentially two-piece, with the center and minute track having different finishes and colors, effectively creating a two-tone dial. Notably, the minute track is relatively wide, helping to fill the dial without compromising its proportions. This is one reason why watches look good despite having a wider case than the movement inside.

inside the reference. 5226G is the calibration. 26-330 SC, one of Patek Philippe's latest-generation movements. It might look familiar, since it's an upgraded version of the long-running cal . 324, which has powered most of the brand's automatic watches of the past three decades, including complications.Replica Ulysse Nardin

In a significant upgrade that changes cal. 324 Enter Calibration. The 26-330 SC is a stop-seconds function that stops the balance wheel when the crown is pulled out, a feature that is extremely rare in Patek Philippe watches.

But Carl. The 26-330 has many more important technical upgrades that cannot be seen. These include a fourth wheel (driving the seconds hand) with spring bars integrated into each tooth to prevent backlash or backlash, allowing for smooth movement of the seconds hand. The other is a spring integrated into the rotor upper sprocket that increases winding efficiency.

As with most current Patek Philippe movements, the cal. The 26-330 SC is also equipped with a Spiromax balance spring, which is the brand's in-house silicon balance spring. The Spiromax debuted in 2006, but has been refined over the years in its geometry and form-applied nips and folds. Silicon hairsprings offer several advantages over traditional metal alloy hairsprings, including excellent resistance to magnetic and temperature fluctuations, and silicon does not suffer from material fatigue over time like metals do.

All technical upgrades have really improved performance, and the movement is guaranteed to run +3/-2 seconds per day, which is now standard for all movements bearing the Patek Philippe seal from the brand. This is a strict range, which belongs to the strictest range among high-end brands, second only to the standards of industrial giants such as Rolex.

In terms of finish, cal. 26-330 looks a lot like cal. The 324 of a decade ago was kept at arm's length. It's attractive, thanks to the gold rotors and stripes on the bridge, but one might expect a clean industrial finish when viewed up close.

But under a magnifying glass it is clear that the finish has improved compared to recent comparable watches. This may be due to the increase in Patek Philippe's manufacturing capabilities, or simply reflect the gradual improvements that Patek Philippe has implemented in its timepieces.

For example, the chamfers of the bridges are not only polished, but also more pronounced and rounded, in contrast to the milling marks typical of traditional industrial finishes. Also, the corners of the bridge are sharper, and the bevels meet at a careful point.

As another white gold Calatrava, with three hands and a date - equipped with a movement that looks like a cal. 324 there - referee. The 5226G might not look special on paper. Even the vaguely military style isn't unique. But referee. The 5226G is surprisingly eye-catching both in design and execution.

The watch is clearly conceived with great attention to detail that has been crafted so that almost everything just feels right. With its impressive dial and case, it was clearly born out of the brand design and manufacturing expertise that Patek Philippe has amassed over the past two decades of vertical integration. While undeniably an expensive watch, ref. The 5226G is worth the money, probably more than most of its predecessors.replica Jacob & Co.

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5226G-001

Diameter: 40mm Height: 8.53mm Material: 18k White Gold Crystal: sapphire Water resistance: 30 meters

Movement: 26-330 SC Functions: hours, minutes, seconds and date Winding: automatic Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Power reserve: 35-45 hours

Strap: Black calfskin with embossed pattern, included brushed beige calfskin strap