Question 1

What makes the 6000G dial different from a standard Calatrava?

Accepted Answer

Most Calatrava references use a clean two- or three-hand layout with a date window. The 6000G takes a different approach: the date is displayed via a peripheral chapter ring at the edge of the dial, tracked by a central hand tipped with a red crescent, while the small-seconds subdial sits off-center between 4 and 5 o'clock. The inner ring carries Arabic hour numerals and a minute track. That layered, concentric layout drew comparisons to vintage automotive dashboard gauges at the time of its 2005 introduction. It is a polarizing configuration within the Calatrava family, one that tends to appeal to collectors who want mechanical depth and visual distinction in a 37mm white gold case.

Question 2

Why is the Caliber 240 PS C notable in this reference?

Accepted Answer

The Caliber 240 PS C is one of Patek Philippe's most respected movements: a self-winding caliber just 3.43mm thick, driven by a 22k solid gold off-center micro-rotor rather than the full-rotor automatic found in most dress-watch references. At 21,600 vph with 27 jewels and 191 components, it delivers up to 48 hours of power reserve. Patek historically reserved the 240 for more complicated references; using it in the 6000G for small-seconds and pointer-date only makes it an unusually high-grade movement specification for a three-hand watch. The movement is visible through the sapphire caseback, finished with Côte de Genève striping and a hand-engraved gold micro-rotor.

Question 3

How does The 1916 Company authenticate and warrant its pre-owned 6000G examples?

Accepted Answer

Every 6000G we offer goes through our full in-house authentication process before it is made available. We verify case, dial, movement, and serial integrity, and confirm box-and-papers status. The example currently available (ref. 6000G-001) is complete with original box and papers. All pre-owned Patek Philippe watches at The 1916 Company are backed by our 2-year warranty, twice the coverage offered by most pre-owned dealers. Inquire directly for condition details and service history.

Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Calatrava 6000G