Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G-001 is crafted in a 39mm white gold case with a polished finish and a hinged officer style case back that conceals a sapphire crystal. The dial features a lacquered black surface with applied white gold hour markers and dauphine hands, complemented by a date aperture at 3 o’clock. It is powered by the automatic Caliber 324 S C, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a power reserve of approximately 35 to 45 hours. The movement includes a 21K gold rotor, Gyromax balance, and Spiromax balance spring, ensuring high precision and resistance to environmental variations.

This reference delivers a balance between classical design and modern usability, offering automatic convenience while preserving the clean identity of the Calatrava line. Its officer case construction adds a layer of exclusivity, making it particularly appealing to collectors who appreciate discreet complexity and refined finishing.

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G-001

Reference: 5227G-001
Collection: Calatrava
Case Material: 18K white gold
Case Diameter: 39 mm
Case Thickness: 9.58 mm overall; 9.24 mm crystal-to-caseback
Width Between Lugs: 19 mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Case Back: Transparent sapphire crystal protected by a hinged dust cover with an invisible hinge
Water Resistance: 30 m
Bezel: Polished 18K white gold.

Dial: Ivory lacquered dial with applied faceted white-gold trapeze-style hour markers and faceted white-gold Dauphine-style hands. The date is displayed through an aperture at 3 o’clock with a gold frame. Central hours, minutes and sweep seconds complete the display.

Movement: Patek Philippe Calibre 324 S C
Movement Type: Self-winding mechanical
Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and date
Movement Diameter: 27 mm
Movement Thickness: 3.30 mm
Number of Components: 213
Number of Jewels: 29
Power Reserve: 35–45 hours
Winding Rotor: Unidirectional central rotor in 21K gold
Balance: Gyromax®
Balance Spring: Spiromax®
Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour (4 Hz)
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal.

Strap: Shiny black alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched
Buckle: 18K white-gold prong buckle.

Alternative References & Configurations

The 5227 family was produced in several precious-metal and dial configurations:

* 5227G-001 — 18K white gold; ivory lacquered dial; black alligator strap; Calibre 324 S C. Primary configuration.
* 5227J-001 — 18K yellow gold; ivory lacquered dial; chocolate-brown alligator strap; Calibre 26-330 S C.
* 5227R-001 — 18K rose gold; ivory lacquered dial; dark-chestnut alligator strap; Calibre 26-330 S C.
* 5227G-010 — 18K white gold; lacquered black dial; black alligator strap; Calibre 26-330 S C.
* 5227G-015 — later 18K white-gold configuration with an opaline rose-gilt dial and charcoal-gray white-gold applied markers. Patek Philippe lists it as a separate 5227 reference.

Important reference distinction: The 5227G-001 must retain its original 324 S C specification. It should not be given the 26-330 S C specifications belonging to the later 5227J/R/G configurations.