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Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 5226G-001

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The Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 5226G-001 is a wristwatch introduced in 2022, constructed in white gold with a 40mm diameter and 8.53mm thickness. Its design incorporates a textured Clous de Paris motif on the case flanks, replacing traditional smooth case sides. The dial features a gradient grey finish with a granular texture, accented by white gold Arabic numerals and syringe-style hands, both applied with luminescent material. A date aperture is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. Internally, the watch is powered by the automatic Patek Philippe caliber 26-330 movement, comprising 212 components and 30 jewels. The timepiece is fitted with a tan calfskin leather strap secured by an 18k white gold pin buckle. The watch is accompanied by its original box and full documentation, as reported by the referenced auction catalogue.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 5226G-001 on a tan leather strap.
Front view of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 5226G-001 on a tan leather strap. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Calatrava
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
5226G-001
Catalogue / lot identifier
AS11757
Source-reported date
2022
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Design and Case Construction

The Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G-001 features a 40mm white gold case. The design is distinguished by the application of the 'Clous de Paris' pattern along the exterior flanks of the case, a decorative choice intended to replace conventional, smooth case construction. This detail contributes to the watch's aesthetic, which aligns with a minimalist approach inspired by the Bauhaus style.

The dial is designed with a granular, gradient grey texture, transitioning to a black outer perimeter. It features a minute scale printed with vintage-style typography and applied white gold Arabic numerals. The time is displayed via syringe-style hands, both of which are treated with luminescent material to ensure legibility in varying lighting conditions, echoing design motifs from the 1930s and 1940s.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه این ساعت از طلای سفید ساخته شده و دارای ابعاد ۴۰ میلی‌متر عرض و ۸.۵۳ میلی‌متر ضخامت است”
  • “یکی از ویژگی‌های متمایز این مدل، استفاده از الگوی «Clous de Paris» یا همان طرح میخ‌کوبی روی بدنه جانبی ساعت است”
  • “صفحه نمایش این ساعت با رنگ خاکستری گرادیان و بافت دانه‌دار، خیره‌کننده است”

Movement and Mechanical Details

Internally, the timepiece is equipped with the automatic Patek Philippe caliber 26-330 movement. This mechanical system consists of 212 individual components and is jeweled with 30 synthetic stones. The movement is designed to maintain timing accuracy.

The integration of the date function is located at the 3 o'clock position on the dial. The watch comes with a tan-colored calfskin leather strap, which is fastened to the wrist using an 18k white gold pin buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “در قلب این ساعت، کالیبر اتوماتیک Patek Philippe 26-330 قرار دارد که با ۳۰ سنگ قیمتی و ۲۱۲ قطعه مهندسی شده است”
  • “پنجره تاریخ در موقعیت ساعت ۳ نیز به شکلی ظریف در صفحه ادغام شده است”
  • “این مدل با یک بند چرمی گوساله به رنگ برنزه (Tan) عرضه می‌شود که با سگک پین از جنس طلای ۱۸ عیار تکمیل شده است”

Condition and Included Items

The watch is presented with its original box and a complete set of accompanying documentation and accessories. The provision of these items and an additional strap is noted as a factor for collectors regarding the total set.

The reported condition and the details provided regarding the provenance of this specific lot (AS11757) are taken from the provided auction documentation. These records indicate the watch is a full-set example but do not independently verify the mechanical performance or historical provenance beyond the provided source.

Evidence for this section
  • “به همراه جعبه و متعلقات کامل”
  • “وجود بند اضافی در کنار جعبه و متعلقات کامل، ارزش این قطعه را برای کلکسیونرها دوچندان می‌کند”
  • “این اطلاعات و سابقه به منبع نسبت داده می‌شوند و تأیید مستقل اصالت یا کارکرد توسط زمانیتو نیستند”

Open research questions

  • Are there documented variations in the dial texture across different production years of the 5226G?
  • What specific historical models from the 1930s directly inspired the syringe hands used in this reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 5226G-001
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Patek Philippe”
Reference5226G-001“5226G-001”
Case materialWhite gold“بدنه این ساعت از طلای سفید ساخته شده”
MovementCaliber 26-330“کالیبر اتوماتیک Patek Philippe 26-330”
Diameter40 mm“۴۰ میلی‌متر”
Thickness8.53 mm“۸.۵۳ میلی‌متر”
Components212“۲۱۲ قطعه مهندسی شده است”
Jewels30“۳۰ سنگ قیمتی”

Visible details

  • Textured Clous de Paris pattern on case sides
  • Gradient grey dial with granular surface
  • Syringe-style hands with luminescent material
  • Tan calfskin leather strap with white gold buckle

Research qualifications

  • Authenticity and functional status are based on the auction description, not independent verification
  • The exact origin of manufacture is not stated in the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5226G-001 (نمونه AS11757)

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 40a1084280

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