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Dje
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Do we need a Patek Philippe Calatrava for the young blood?

May I begin this thread by letting all know not to worry?

I’m still wishing to order a Patek Philippe 5711/1A for myself and not looking for another option. By the way I can no longer qualify myself as “young blood” so the subject is not for my own use!

On the contrary I may more ask myself and yourself why I didn’t buy a Patek Philippe so far, as a Calatrava option is not unreachable as the stars of this forum can be. Don’t worry again  I’m just writing about star watches like the 5970, 5078 or any other top reference you may choose.

Indeed my most expensive watch is not far from the value of an entry-level Calatrava, and still I didn’t really feel the desire to get one.

Remembering that the 5711/1A is my kind of entry-level Patek Philippe can help understand my question. I’m not too fan of too formal watches, not that I don’t like them, but because I don’t have many opportunities to wear them (and I wear my watches). I’m tempted to think (am I right?) that in our modern world there are more and more people like me who could afford a Calatrava but who don’t wear a suit all week long. You may want to answer that a 5196R could do well with a jean trouser and a knitted sweater. Sure, but  wouldn’t it be still looking too classic?

In fact here is my question: do you think that the Patek Philippe range lacks a “younger”, less formal looking Calatrava?

A watch that could be as usable as an Aquanaut (i.e. waterproof, with luminous hands and dial indexes), as sexy as a 5960 (with a touch of sport chic through a daring dial), as voluptuous as a 5205 (with a rounded and sculpted case)!

A watch that could catch the young workers who don’t want to wear a sport watch but don’t want to look that If they had borrowed their father’s watch either!

If you look at the picture below you can see what is recognized as a classic Calatrava design (not the 96 style, another one).

Although quite nice I doubt it is ideal to seduce the men turning 20! Not that they can’t appreciate it, but I would understand if they preferred another style!

                                                            Patek Philippe simplest expression

Well we all know examples of modern designs from other brands that have appealed us, from the Richard Mille RM005 to the Vacheron Constantin Quai de l’Ile (in fact I don’t like this one, but others do).

We know that these designs have not stopped traditional brands from keeping traditional designs in their range.

What I imagine is a casual but elegant design, be it through the case, the dial and hands.

The new platinum 5140 and its blue dial is somewhat a tested way towards such watch, as the shade of blue chosen makes it quite appealing to youngsters IMO (like the 5070P, blue a winning colour for PP apparently). The brown dialed 5140R is very beautiful too, but possibly for another audience in terms of age, or am I wrong?

I’ve looked in Patek Philippe’s past for examples of younger designed (or seemingly so) Calatrava models, but I didn’t find one that would justify to be regarded as intended specifically for a younger audience.

So I’m wondering if I’m right to somehow ask for such watch?

What do you think? Does anybody feel the need for such a Calatrava? Should it be named Calatrava still?

What qualities a Patek Philippe simple watch for newcomers should bring to the market?

Or am I getting insane? 

Dje

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