Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar Reference 5212A
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2020s
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar, reference 5212A, is a stainless steel wristwatch from the 2020s. The watch is defined by its complex calendar functionality, which displays the day of the week and date alongside the week number via an outer monthly track.
The dial is opaline silver, featuring blackened gold indexes and dauphine-style hands. A notable detail is the typography used on the dial, which was based on original concept sketches. The watch is powered by the proprietary automatic caliber 26-330 SC J SE. It is housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case with polished finishes and stepped lugs, paired with a brown calfskin strap and a stainless steel buckle. According to the source, the auction description reports the watch is in excellent condition and includes factory documentation.
It stands as a mechanical wristwatch combining calendar complications within a steel case.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Weekly calendar wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Dating
- 2020s
- Caliber
- 26-330 SC J SE
- Reference
- 5212A
- Dial Color
- Opaline silver
- Case Diameter
- 40 mm
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Stepped lugs integrated into the 40mm stainless steel case. • Outer chapter ring displays week numbers from 1 to 53. • Crown embossed with the Patek Philippe Calatrava cross symbol. • Central display of day of the week and month on the inner dial.
- Case and Movement
- The case features polished surfaces and stepped lugs, contributing to its aesthetic profile. The watch is protected by a sapphire crystal and fitted with a signed crown. Internally, the watch is equipped with the proprietary automatic caliber 26-330 SC J SE. This movement serves as the mechanical engine for the watch's calendar complications, which include both standard date display and the weekly calendar function.
- Dial and Complications
- The dial is rendered in an opaline silver tone, featuring blackened gold applied indexes and matching dauphine hands. It provides a comprehensive calendar display that includes the current day of the week and the date. A primary feature is the peripheral monthly track, which indicates the current week number. The typography on the dial is noted for being derived from early concept drawings, resulting in a distinct visual style where letterforms are not identical. The arrangement of the calendar information is designed to track weekly cycles, a functionality identified in the source as being suited for international business use. The inner track facilitates the display of the day and month, while the outer scale correlates the time of year with the specific week of the calendar year.
- Provenance and Condition
- The watch is sold with a brown calfskin strap and a corresponding stainless steel buckle. According to the provided catalogue information, the watch is currently in excellent condition. All original factory documentation is included with the piece. As reported by the source, the object is categorized as a modern item within the manufacturer's collection. The record serves to document the specific configuration of the reference 5212A as presented in the cited documentation.
Identification
- Reference
- 5212A
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Authentication and current functional status were not independently verified by Zamanito.
- Research required: The stated 'excellent' condition is an attribution to the provided source description.