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Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 6000-010G in 18k White Gold Grey Sunburst Dial, 2015
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe (maker)
- Date
- 2015
- Historical period
- Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Materials / technique
- 18k white gold
- Dimensions
- Case 37 mm
- Stock no.
- W-3827
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Bulang & Sons (W-3827)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 6000-010G in 18k White Gold Grey Sunburst Dial (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Bulang & Sons (dealer), Copenhagen (stock number W-3827), this is a wristwatch by Patek Philippe, made in Switzerland, dated 2015. The Atlas places it in the Contemporary Horology period (2010 – Present) of its Wristwatches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: 18k white gold. Recorded dimensions: Case 37 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Bulang & Sons
Few watches have had a greater impact on dress watch design than the Patek Philippe Calatrava. Debuting in 1932, the model distilled watchmaking to its purest form, prioritizing harmony, proportion, and restraint over excess. More than ninety years later, those same principles continue to define the collection. Introduced in the early 2000s, the Ref. 6000 marked a refreshing departure from the conventional Calatrava formula. Rather than relying solely on minimalist design, Patek Philippe created a more technical and visually engaging watch, distinguished by its peripheral date display and asymmetrical dial architecture. The result was a Calatrava that felt both contemporary and firmly rooted in traditional watchmaking. The unique dial layout of the Ref. 6000 traces its origins to the rare Ref. 5000, introduced in 1992. That model pioneered the off-centre small-seconds display positioned at 4:30, a distinctive feature that would become the defining characteristic of this fascinating branch of the Calatrava family. Offered here is the Ref. 6000-010G, with the "G" denoting an 18k white-gold case, and the “-10” the stunning and fresh Grey sunburst dial. The case remains in excellent condition and measures a versatile 37mm in diameter, giving the watch a modern presence while retaining the elegance expected of a Calatrava. Turning the watch over reveals a sapphire display caseback showcasing the ultra-thin automatic calibre 240 PS C. Featuring Patek Philippe's renowned 22k gold micro-rotor, this movement is celebrated for its refinement, reliability, and slim profile. The movement has recently been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker and is running beautifully. The grey soleil-finished dial is both distinctive and highly legible. A centrally mounted hand indicates the date along the outer chapter ring, while the off-centre small-seconds register adds depth and character to the design. Together, these elements create a watch that feels both technically sophisticated and unmistakably Patek Philippe. Completing the package is the original Patek Philippe leather strap, showing light signs of wear and fitted with its original 18k white-gold Patek Philippe folding clasp. As collectors continue to rediscover Patek Philippe's neo-vintage period, references such as the 6000G are becoming increasingly sought after. Interested in adding this distinctive Calatrava or another reference to your collection? We'd be delighted to discuss these watches in greater detail! Specifications: Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 6000-010G 37mm 18k white gold case with display case-back Movement no 558xxxx dating to 2015 Grey soleil dial with Pointer date and white text White painted hands and small off set seconds sub dial Automatic movement Cal. 240 with gold micro rotor Pictured Patek Philippe leather strap with original 18 k white gold Patek folding clasp fitted Fully Checked and regulated by our watchmaker
Historical context
Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)
Silicon components, connected watches, optical-lattice research clocks and a thriving independent scene.
Smartwatches became the world's best-selling watches, while mechanical watchmaking focuses on craft, innovation (silicon components, new escapements) and independent makers.
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Atlas type guide
Wristwatches
Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.
After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.
What to look for
- The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
- The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
- Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
- Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
- Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
- Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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