To celebrate the completion of its new production building PP6 in Plan-les-Ouates (Geneva), Patek Philippe created a limited edition Calatrava in stainless steel (Ref. 6007A-001). Patek Philippe traditionally accompanies key events with the launch of limited-edition commemorative watches. Two examples are the famous Ref. 5500 Pagoda (2,000 pieces) and the Ref. 5029 Minute Repeater (30 pieces) that were both presented in 1997 to highlight the official inauguration of the new manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates (which had allowed Patek to move all production departments to one location on the outskirts of Geneva).

According to Patek Philippe, the new building “resembles a huge ocean liner.”

Specs

Manufacturer:Patek PhilippeModel:Ref. 6007A-001 Calatrava (limited edition of 1,000 pieces)Dial:Gray-blue, dial center embossed with ?carbon? pattern, gold applied numerals with luminescent coating. White gold white lacquered baton-style hands with luminescent coating.Case:Stainless steel. Diameter: 40 mm. Height: 9.07 mm. Water-resistant to 30 m. Sapphire crystal case back decorated with the Calatrava cross and the inscription ?New Manufacture 2019? (2019 is the year when the first work groups moved into the new PP6 production building).Movement:Caliber 324 S C. Self-winding. Date in an aperture. Sweep seconds. Diameter: 27 mm. Height: 3.3 mm. Number of parts: 213. Winding rotor: central rotor in 21K gold. Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillation per hour (4 Hz). P...