Patek Philippe Calatrava “Azulejos” Ref. 5089G Limited Edition Watches with Miniature Azulejo Paintings on Enamel Dial
Patek Philippe presents two limited edition Calatrava Azulejos models that combine the legendary ultra-thin self-winding caliber 240 movements with rare artistic and handcrafting skills preserved and promoted by the venerable Swiss watch manufacture based in Geneva.
With the new Calatrava Azulejos (Ref. 5089G-61 and -062) watches, Patek Philippe promotes the art of miniature painting on enamel which gained world fame in the 18th and 19th centuries and now, for the first time, is being used to depict so-called azulejo motifs.
Azulejo refers to a form of artistry of Arabic origin which in Portugal and southern Spain gained widespread recognition. Individual square ceramic tiles are assembled in a mosaic-like fashion to create murals that adorn extravagant villas as well as many buildings, walls, and façades in public spaces.
The fascinating tile ensembles are extremely weather resistant and can withstand significant temperature fluctuations, torrential rainfall as well as the salty air in coastal regions. They can easily survive even centuries of exposure. Azulejos can be multicolored or monochrome, whereby blue is particularly commonplace.
The two Calatrava Azulejos models – Ref. 5089G-061 “the porter” and Ref. 5089G-062 “the barge” – exhibit the uniqueness of this art form. Each portrait is applied to a thin round plate in 18K gold that serves as a canvas for the miniature enamel painting.
To keep the focus on the magnificent enamel dial, the classic round Calatrava case in 18K white gold is very understated with a smoothly polished bezel and lugs that are gently fluted from the caseband.
The same applies to the straight Dauphine hands in 18K white gold. In the Calatrava Azulejos Reference 5089G-061 (The barge), they have a silvery shine. In the Reference 5089G-062 (The porter), they stand out with a blue PVD coating.
Both models beat to the rhythm of the caliber 240, an ultra-thin self-winding movement with an off-center recessed minirotor in 22K gold.
Even though it is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2017, the caliber fulfills all of the requirements of the Patek Philippe Seal, known to be the strictest set of quality specifications in the industry. They assure not only superb rate accuracy (-3 to +2 seconds per day) but also mandate perfect finissage with decorative Geneva striping, polished chamfers, gold-filled engravings and much more.
The movement showcases its beauty with the sapphire-crystal case back protected by a hinged cover in 18K white gold.
Each timepiece comes with a hand-stitched black alligator strap with large square scales, traditionally secured with a prong buckle in 18K white gold.
Technical details
Model: Patek Philippe Calatrava Azulejos
Featured references
- Calatrava Reference 5089G-061: 18-carat white gold case, 18K gold dial with miniature azulejo painting “The porter” on enamel, shiny black alligator leather strap
- Calatrava Reference 5089G-062: 18-carat white gold case, 18K gold dial with miniature azulejo painting “The barge” on enamel, shiny black alligator leather strap
Movement
Caliber 240
Ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Height: 2.53 mm
Number of parts: 161
Number of jewels: 27
Power reserve: Min. 48 hours
Winding rotor: 22K gold minirotor, unidirectionally winding
Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour (3 Hz)
Gyromax® balance
Balance spring: Spiromax® (in Silinvar®)
Balance spring stud: Adjustable
Functions
Two-position crown:
• Pushed home To wind the watch
• Pulled out: To set the time
Displays
Hours and minutes
Hallmark
Patek Philippe Seal
Case
18-carat white gold
Sapphire crystal back beneath a hinged cover in 18K white gold
Water resistant to 30 m (3 bar)
Case dimensions: Diameter (10 to 4 o’clock): 38.60 mm
Width (9 to 3 o’clock incl. crown): 40.55 mm
Length (across lugs): 45.9 mm
Overall height (crystal to lugs): 9.17 mm
Height (crystal to display back): 9.0 mm
Width between lugs: 21 mm
Dial
18K gold with miniature azulejo paintings on enamel
• Ref. 5089G-061 with “The porter” motif
• Ref. 5089G-062 with “The barge” motif
Dauphine hour and minute hands:
• Ref. 5089G-061 18K white gold
• Ref. 5089G-062 18K white gold with blue PVD coating
Strap
Hand-stitched alligator leather with large square scales, shiny black, 21- mm prong buckle in 18K white gold
