Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196J-001 features a 37mm yellow gold case with a clean opaline dial and applied gold hour markers. It is powered by the manually wound Caliber 215 PS, a slim movement known for reliability and precision. The watch includes a small seconds display at 6 o’clock and a solid case back that reinforces its traditional construction.

This reference remains one of the most faithful expressions of the original Calatrava design language, prioritizing symmetry and restraint. Its smaller case size and classic execution appeal to collectors who value heritage proportions.

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196J-001

Reference: 5196J-001
Collection: Calatrava
Case Material: 18K yellow gold
Case Diameter: 37 mm
Case Thickness: 7.68 mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Case Back: Solid/closed case back
Water Resistance: 30 m / 3 bar
Bezel: Polished yellow gold

Dial: Opaline/silver-toned dial with applied yellow-gold hour markers and Dauphine-style hour and minute hands. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at 6 o’clock, with a traditional minute track around the perimeter.

Movement: Patek Philippe Calibre 215 PS
Movement Type: Manually wound mechanical
Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds
Movement Diameter: 21.9 mm
Movement Thickness: 2.55 mm
Number of Components: 130
Number of Jewels: 18
Power Reserve: Minimum 44 hours
Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour (4 Hz)
Balance: Gyromax®
Balance Spring: Spiromax®
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal.

Strap: Brown/chocolate alligator leather
Buckle: Yellow-gold prong buckle.

Alternative References & Configurations

The 5196 family was offered in several precious-metal configurations using the same basic Calibre 215 PS architecture:

* 5196J-001 — 18K yellow gold; opaline/silver-toned dial; yellow-gold applied markers and hands. Primary configuration.
* 5196G-001 — 18K white gold; silver/white-toned dial; white-gold applied markers and hands.
* 5196R-001 — 18K rose gold; silver-toned dial; rose-gold applied markers and hands.
* 5196P-001 — platinum; special silver-gray dial configuration with distinctive Arabic numerals.

The 5196J/G/R configurations share the 37 mm case format and Calibre 215 PS, while the precious-metal case and matching dial/hands distinguish each execution. The platinum 5196P-001 is the notable exception in styling, with a more distinctive dial treatment.

Historical distinction: The 5196 was introduced in 2004 as a modern 37 mm descendant of the original Calatrava lineage, retaining the classic hand-wound small-seconds layout and Calibre 215 PS. Patek Philippe’s own Calatrava history material identifies the Ref. 5196 as a 37 mm Calatrava using the 215 PS.