Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R

Before we get to any more offbeat options, we must start with the ultimate classic. The original Calatrava line dates all the way back to 1932, and although they are the simplest watches in Patek Philippe’s catalogue, their Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design has ensured that many examples of the Calatrava look as good now as they […]

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Before we get to any more offbeat options, we must start with the ultimate classic. The original Calatrava line dates all the way back to 1932, and although they are the simplest watches in Patek Philippe’s catalogue, their Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design has ensured that many examples of the Calatrava look as good now as they did back in the 1930s and ’40s. The current version, the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R—which bears a striking resemblance to the original—is a comfortable 39 mm in diameter and is available in white, yellow, and rose gold. (patek.com)