Press Release
Patek Philippe, Geneva
July 2016
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 7200/200R
A new sparkling robe: the Flamme® setting
The launch of Patek Philippe's Calatrava Ref. 7200/200R ushers in a new form of gemsetting
artistry that adds extra brilliance to the fire of diamonds. The technique, with the nameFlamme® registered for use in the horological industry, emphasizes the skills of the Genevan
manufacture in the domain of watch exteriors and addresses the demand among many
women for a classic piece of inimitable finesse.
Together with engraving and enameling, gemsetting ranks among the oldest artisanaltechniques used to decorate watches. Even the very first portable timepieces were often
lavishly adorned with precious stones. As a custodian of the grand Genevan traditions incraftsmanship, Patek Philippe has been preserving and furthering these and other rarehandcrafts since the manufacture was founded in 1839. Many timepieces in the Patek PhilippeMuseum in Geneva testify to this commitment. Under the supervision of Creative Director
Sandrine Stern, the wife of manufacture president Thierry Stern, Patek Philippe has created astunning collection of jeweled timepieces with a broad spectrum of gemsetting techniques
ranging from the classic bead setting, prong and claw setting, and baguette setting to gridlesspavé and the extremely challenging invisible setting, not to mention the precious stones of theTwenty~4® Haute Joaillerie watches that are set in gold appliques. This rich array of
timepieces exhibits top-tier creativity, artistic sensitivity, and immaculate execution pursuant tothe strict directives of the Patek Philippe Seal.
A trained eye and a steady hand
Patek Philippe is presenting a new gemsetting technique that magnificently enriches theportfolio of the current collection. For its première, the manufacture picked a model that isparticularly popular among women: the Calatrava Ref. 7200 launched in 2013. It stands out
with a sleek, subtle personality in an ultra-thin Officer's-style case. The Flamme® gemsetting
technique, employed on a watch case for the very first time, adds extra sparkle and lucidity to
the ensemble of diamonds. The bezel of the Calatrava 7200/200R in rose gold features 142
diamonds set in two staggered rows. After the stones have been placed in their intended
positions, the gemsetter manually sculpts the gold between the two rows into small prongs
and then bends them over the diamonds either toward the outside or inside to secure thestones from above. Then, with the aid of a sharp burin and measured force, he carefully cuts agroove into the gold of the bezel between the diamonds, a process which requires great
uniformity and a keen eye. In the next step, he forms small supports with the gold to the left

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Continued 2and right of the groove to secure the diamonds lined up along it. The gemsetter completes theprocess by polishing the delicate prongs and the small flame-shaped supports and by verifying
the secure seat of each stone. Thanks to staggered apertures beneath the stones, the light
can also shine through them from below, thus amplifying the inherent fire of the diamonds.
Because the prongs are offset against each other, they create a texture on the bezel that isreminiscent of bobbin lace. A refined detail: The crown is flanked with two tiny diamonds whichassures that even the tiniest surface is diamond-set.
Stonesetting at its very finest
Like the stonesetting methods used for all of the manufacture's other jewelry watches, the newFlamme® setting technique reflects the genuine artistry of master jewelers and is executed inaccordance with the rules of the Patek Philippe Seal. To maximize gloss and achieve theultimate in brilliance, the diamonds must comply with the strict Top Wesselton "fine white"color grade, be flawless, and exhibit an immaculate cut. The gemsetter also makes sure thatall stones are set vertically, equidistantly in their axes, and evenly in depth. This eliminates
protruding facets and keeps the diamonds precisely aligned with the contours of the case. Thestones are always mechanically secured and never glued. The setting geometry is chosen to
cover the largest possible area of the metal.
Elegance in beautiful harmony
In the new Calatrava 7200/200R, the Flamme ® setting elegantly highlights the classic designof the ultra-thin Officer's-style case in 18K rose gold with its gently curved flanks and thestraight lugs with screwed strap bars. A silvery grained dial with applied Breguet numerals,minute pearls, and Poire Stuart hour and minute hands in rose gold underscore the harmonyof this watch. This feminine appeal is emphasized by the hand-stitched shiny royal purple
alligator strap with large square scales that is secured by a prong buckle decorated with 26
brilliant-cut diamonds. The course of time is tracked by the ultra-thin self-winding mechanicalcaliber 240 movement featuring a Spiromax® balance spring made of Silinvar®. Its 22K gold
minirotor is completely recessed in the bridge plane. The architecture of this legendary
movement and its lavish finissage (chamfering, perlage, and Geneva striping) can be admiredthrough the sapphire-crystal case back.
With its understated style, the innovative Flamme® setting, and the exclusive mechanicalmovement, the Calatrava 7200/200R is a trailblazing embodiment of the timeless feminine
classic.

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For further information, please contact:
Jasmina Steele
International Communication & Public Relations Director
Patek Philippe, Geneva
P.O. Box 2654
1211 Geneva 2
Switzerland
Tel.: +41 22 884 20 20Fax: +41 22 884 25 47
Or visit: www.patek.com

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Technical data
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 7200/200R
Movement:

Caliber 240, ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement

Diameter:Height:Number of parts:
Number of jewels:
Power reserve:
Winding rotor
Balance:Frequency:
Balance spring:
Balance spring stud:

27.5 mm
2.53 mm16127Min. 48 hours
Minirotor in 22K gold, unidirectional winding
Gyromax®
3 Hz (21,600 semi-oscillations/hour)
Spiromax®
Adjustable

Crown functions:Two-position crown:• Pushed home: To wind the watch• Pulled out: To set the time

Displays:

Center hour and minute hands

Hallmark:

Patek Philippe Seal

Features
Case:

Officer's-style in 18K rose gold
Flamme® setting with 142 flawless Top Wesselton brilliant-cut
diamonds (~1.08 ct)
Sapphire-crystal caseback
Water-resistant to 30 m (3 bar)

Case dimensions:

Diameter: 34.6 mm
Width (9 to 3 o'clock incl. crown): 36.75 mm
Length (incl. lugs): 41.5 mm
Thickness (crystal to display back): 7.37 mm
Width between lugs: 17 mm

Dial:

Silvery grained
Applied Breguet numerals in 18K rose gold
"Poire Stuart" hour and minute hands in 18K rose gold

Strap:

Alligator leather with large square scales, hand-stitched, shinyroyal purple, 14-mm prong buckle in 18K rose gold with 26
flawless Top Wesselton brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.18 ct)