Press Release
Patek Philippe, Geneva
Baselworld 2017
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 6006G
Graphic elegance paired with the assets of the ultra-thin self-winding caliber 240 with subsidiaryseconds
The new Ref. 6006G Calatrava is one of Patek Philippe's debuts for Baselworld 2017. It has an analog
date and a seconds subdial, features that pay special tribute to the caliber 240 movement’s 40thanniversary. Notwithstanding the stringency of its graphic design, the dial has a subtle tongue-in-cheekeccentricity: the unorthodox position of the subsidiary seconds dial between 4 and 5 o'clock. The reason
for this is a design peculiarity of the caliber 240 PS movement. It was praised when Patek Philippe, in
1991, presented its ultra-thin self-winding Calatrava Ref. 5000 model with a seconds subdial that became
an unmistakably distinctive feature of the model family.
The new Calatrava Ref. 6006 in 18K white gold replaces the watches of the 6000 series launched in2005. Subtly reworked, it further enhances the elegance of it sleek geometric design vocabulary. On theone hand, the classic round white-gold case was enlarged by 2 mm to 39 mm, giving it extra prominenceon the wrist. At the same time, the larger diameter adds elegance to the case, highlighting its slender
proportions. This, it offers even more space for a larger dial, encouraging the designers and dial
production specialists to pull out all the stops.
What remains unchanged: the two-tone graphic concept, the uncluttered markings with plain Arabic
numerals as well as excellently readable analog date with a scale on the outer circumference of the dial.
Readily visible and always a worth a glance: the subsidiary seconds dial in its asymmetric position
between 4 and 5 o'clock. Originality lies in the details. For example in ebony black and silver for the dials,
or in the differentiate finissage of the individual circles. The center is black and glistens with its finesunburst finish, while the silvery minute circle is delicately guilloched and printed with black minute andfive-minute markers. The outer edge of the dial is contiguously ebony black but structured in two different
textures: the date circle has a sunburst pattern, the hour circle is sublimely guilloched. And the silveryseconds subdial stands between 4 and 5 o'clock like a light in the darkness. The hour and minute hands
were also modified. They are longitudinally pierced and white-lacquered baton-style hands that areperceptibly broader yet still look very lightweight. Additionally, the date hand is now tipped with a redlacquered arrow that precisely points at the date numeral. It replaces the former lunar crescent.
This time window is framed by a broad, mirror-polished bezel as befits a classic Calatrava case in 18K
white gold. Its sapphire-crystal case back presents attractive views from any angle as well. The bridge
side of the lavishly finished caliber 240 PS C movement with polished chamfers, parallel Geneva striping,gold-filled engravings and the recessed 22K gold minirotor that displays an engraved Calatrava cross.
The highly precise movement has a rate tolerance between -3 and +2 seconds per day.
The shiny black Alligator strap with large square scales complements the distinctive elegance of thewatch. It is secured with a fold-over clasp in 18K white gold

PATEK PHILIPPE SA GENEVE
Chemin du Pont-du-Centenaire 141 – 1228 Plan-les-Ouates
P.O. Box 2654 – CH – 1211 Geneva 2 – Switzerland
Tel. + 41 22 884 20 20 – Fax + 41 22 884 25 47 – www.patek.com

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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 2Switzerland
Tel.: +41 22 884 20 20Fax: +41 22 884 25 47
Or visit: www.patek.com

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Technical data
Calatrava Ref. 6006G
Movement:

Caliber 240 PS C
Self-winding mechanical movement. Analog date. Subsidiary seconds

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

30 mm (basic movement: 27.5 mm
3.4 mm (basic movement: 2.53 mm
191
27Min. 38, max. 48 hours
22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding
21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz)
Gyromax®
Spiromax® (in Silinvar®)
Adjustable

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

Displays:

Center hour and minute hands
Date by hand from the center
Seconds on a subdial between 4 and 5 o'clockCorrection push pieces:

Date at 10 o'clock

Hallmark:

Patek Philippe SealFeatures
Case:

18K white gold, cambered sapphire-crystal glass
Sapphire-crystal case backWater resistant to 30 m (3 bar)

Case dimensions:

Diameter (10 to 4 o'clock): 39 mm
Width (9 to 3 o'clock incl. crown): 41.55 mm
Length (across lugs): 47.4 mm
Overall height (crystal to lugs): 10.24 mm
Height (crystal to display back): 8.84 mm
Width between lugs: 22 mm

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Brass, four-zone finish in black and silver:• Center ebony black sunburst• Minute scale silvery, guilloched• Hour circle ebony black, guilloched• Date circle ebony black sunburst
Hour circle with white-printed Arabic numerals
Date circle with white-printed Arabic numerals
Hour and minute hands: skeletonized baton hands in 18K white gold, whitelacquered
Date hand: Bronze, white lacquered, with red arrow tip
Seconds hand: baton-style, 18K white gold, black nickel-plated

Strap:

Hand-stitched alligator leather with large square scales, shiny black, foldover clasp in 18K white gold