Question 1

Which Patek Philippe Calatrava references come with Beige, Ivory dials?

Accepted Answer

The white-gold Ref. 5227G-001 was produced from 2013 to 2019 and is discontinued; later 5227G suffixes use different dial executions. Ref. 3802, 1983-2006, is discontinued; ivory or cream dials appear across yellow-, white-, and rose-gold executions. Ref. 5026R, 1997-2002, is discontinued; the rose-gold 1999 Macau Handover edition uses an ivory-white dial. Ref. 5227J, 2013-2026, is discontinued; its yellow-gold case frames an ivory lacquered dial.

Question 2

How do the Beige, Ivory Calatrava references differ?

Accepted Answer

Ref. 3802 is the broadest choice, spanning three gold colors and several dial and bracelet configurations. Ref. 5026R is the outlier, with Breguet numerals, eccentric small seconds, and an ivory-white dial limited to the 30-piece 1999 Macau Handover edition. Refs. 5227J and 5227G offer a more modern automatic Calatrava with an officer-style hinged caseback; choose yellow gold with ivory on 5227J, or white gold with cream or ivory on the 5227G-001.

Question 3

What changed between the earlier Ref. 3802 and the modern Ref. 5227 generation?

Accepted Answer

Ref. 3802 evolved through several case and date-setting configurations. The 3802J used calibre 310 SC, the 3802/100J introduced an intermediate configuration, and the 3802/200 series added a quickset date while using successive 310 SC and 315-family movements. The later Ref. 5227 generation adopted a hinged officer-style caseback and a larger modern case format. The cream or ivory 5227G-001 uses calibre 324 S C, while the ivory 5227J-001 pairs its dial with yellow gold.

Question 4

What are the market ranges for these Beige, Ivory Calatrava references?

Accepted Answer

Ref. 3802 has a market range of $15,468 - $17,950. Ref. 5026R ranges from $18,054 - $25,950. Ref. 5227J ranges from $24,995 - $46,995, while Ref. 5227G ranges from $26,910 - $39,014. Dial execution, case metal, condition, provenance, and completeness help explain where an individual example sits within its reference's range.

Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Calatrava Watches with Beige and Ivory Dials