Sell Your Patek Philippe Calatrava Watch

The Calatrava is the archetypal Patek Philippe dress watch, launched in 1932 with the reference 96 and continued without significant interruption for over ninety years. The collection is anchored by the Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design language that has defined Patek's dress watch identity since the reference 96 introduced the round case, applied hour markers, and slim automatic caliber that would become the template for the maison's classical program. The modern catalog spans time-only references including the 5196, 5227, 5119, 5153, 6119, 6006, and 6007, complicated Calatrava references including the 5212A Weekly Calendar, 5224R 24-Hour Display, 5327 Perpetual Calendar, and 5328G Perpetual Calendar, the Pilot Travel Time program including the 5522A Steel, 5524G and 5524R Travel Time, and 5924G Pilot Travel Time Chronograph, and the Ladies' Calatrava references including the 4897, 4899, and 7234. Selling one is a different conversation than selling a Nautilus or Aquanaut, and Wrist Aficionado is built for exactly that nuance. Send us a few details and clear photos and our specialists handle the rest.

4 Reasons to Sell Your Patek Philippe Calatrava Watch With Us

1. Trusted & Integrity

Decades of experience in the luxury watch market.

2. Top Dollar for Your Watch

Competitive pricing based on the current luxury market conditions.

3. Hassle-Free Process

Our dedicated experts make selling your watch a seamless experience.

4. Locations Across Major Cities

Find us in New York, Beverly Hills, and Miami.

Why Sell Your Watch With Wrist Aficionado?

Wrist Aficionado is a global leader in the procurement and sales of exceptional and rare timepieces.

Wrist Aficionado is a recognized authority in the luxury watch secondary market, with a global platform that connects sellers to a vetted network of collectors across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Our specialists handle a wide range of Patek Philippe references each year, from 1960s sports models to current 2026 releases, giving us continuous market intelligence and a clear view of where each reference is trading.

In Miami, this global reach combines with a physical South Beach presence that is uniquely positioned for the international and event-driven luxury market that defines the city. From Art Basel week and the Miami Grand Prix to high season for visiting collectors from across Latin America, our Miami boutique gives sellers access to a buyer pool that is both local and international at the same time.

Why Sellers Choose Wrist Aficionado for Their Patek Calatrava

Selling a Calatrava is rarely a routine transaction. The catalog spans nearly a century of dress watch production, individual references trade with distinct market dynamics, and dial and case originality carry substantial weight on classical Patek references. Sellers tend to come our way for a few specific reasons:

  • Buyer Reach Where the Calatrava Actually Trades: Active clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East give your watch immediate, qualified visibility.
  • Reference-Level Knowledge: Our team works with the full Calatrava lineup, from vintage 3998 and 4899/901G through the modern 5107J, 5117R, 5119J, 5153G, 5196G and 5196P Officer's, 5227G, 5227J, 5227R Officer's, 5298P, 5522A Steel Pilot Travel Time, 5524G and 5524R Pilot Travel Time, 5924G Pilot Travel Time Chronograph, 6000G, 6007G, 6119G and 6119R, 6196P, and the 7130G and 7234 Ladies' Calatrava references.
  • Dial and Case Inspection: Original dial condition and case integrity carry substantial weight on Calatrava references. Our team evaluates hands-on at our boutiques.
  • Fully Insured Logistics: We arrange fully insured shipping to us regardless of where in the world you are.
  • Boutique Access: Visit us in person at our New York, Miami, or Beverly Hills boutiques.
  • Multiple Paths to Sell: Consignment, direct purchase, or trade-in toward another watch in our inventory.

3 Options To Sell Your Luxury Watch

1. Consignment

We can sell and market your watch on consignment for an agreed upon duration of time.

2. Direct Sale

We can buy the watch from you directly at an agreed upon price.

3. Trade In

You can trade the watch in to us for an agreed upon price and use it towards your next dream piece.

Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R-001 Rose Gold Silver Dial (2026)

YOU GET AN OFFER!

You submit your watch via the form on our website, and we get back to you within 24 hours with an offer by email. We may offer to consign your watch or purchase it directly.

Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5236P-001 In-Line Perpetual Calendar Platinum Blue Dial (2025)

YOU SHIP YOUR WATCH

We’ll arrange for fully insured shipping of your watch to us, regardless of where in the world you are. Follow detailed instructions in our How to Ship your Watch page.

Patek Philippe Calatrava 7234G-001 'Pilot' Travel Time White Gold Blue Dial (2023)

YOU GET PAID!

If we agree on the purchase of your price, you get paid! If we cosign your watch, we’ll process your payment once the watch has been sold.

YOU GET AN OFFER!

You submit your watch via the form on our website, and we get back to you within 24 hours with an offer by email. We may offer to consign your watch or purchase it directly.

YOU SHIP YOUR WATCH

We’ll arrange for fully insured shipping of your watch to us, regardless of where in the world you are. Follow detailed instructions in our How to Ship your Watch page.

YOU GET PAID!

If we agree on the purchase of your price, you get paid! If we cosign your watch, we’ll process your payment once the watch has been sold.

About the Patek Philippe Calatrava

The Calatrava was launched by Patek Philippe in 1932 with the reference 96, a round-cased time-only wristwatch that would become the archetype for the maison's classical dress watch program. Designed with Bauhaus-inspired minimalist principles, the reference 96 established the round case, applied hour markers, thin lugs, and slim automatic caliber that would define the Calatrava collection for the following ninety years. The name Calatrava refers to the Cross of Calatrava, the emblem of a medieval Spanish military order that Patek adopted as one of its own brand symbols in the 1880s.

The modern Calatrava catalog is anchored by the 5196 and its Platinum sibling the 5196P, which continued the classical 37mm time-only Calatrava aesthetic through the 2000s and 2010s, and by the 5227 in white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold, which introduced the Officer's case with hunter-style dust cover on the case back. The 5153G, the 5119J, and the 5107J extended the classical time-only program. The 6119G and 6119R in 39mm replaced the 5119 in 2021 with an updated caliber and a slightly revised case profile. The 6006 and 6007 references combine the Calatrava case profile with elements from the Nautilus visual language for a slightly sportier interpretation.

The Calatrava Pilot Travel Time program launched in 2015 with the 5524G in White Gold, followed by the 5524R in Rose Gold, the 5522A in Stainless Steel as a Limited Edition in 2018, and the 5924G Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph. The 5212A Calatrava Weekly Calendar in Stainless Steel, the 5224R Calatrava 24-Hour Display, and the 5298P bring specialized time-display and complicated variants into the collection. The 5328G Perpetual Calendar and the 4899/901G high-jewelry variant extend the Calatrava into complicated territory. The 5088/100P Sapphire Case and the 5089G Grand Feu Enamel represent specific dial and case artistic variants. The 7130G Ladies' World Time (Calatrava-styled) and 7234G and 7234A Ladies' Calatrava round out the current program.

What makes the Calatrava distinctive on the secondary market is the combination of its status as Patek's foundational dress watch reference, the depth of the catalog across time-only and complicated variants, and the sustained collector demand across nearly all reference families. Individual references trade very differently from one another, and the reference and condition you own determine almost everything about how the watch sells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell in person at a boutique?

Yes. We have physical boutiques in New York, Miami, and Beverly Hills.

How much is my watch worth?

We base all of our valuations on current and historical sales and market data. To do this accurately it takes a lot of information like brand, model, condition, etc. of the watch into account. For this reason, we don’t provide an off-the-cuff ballpark range over the phone, chat or email. If you would like to get an accurate quote for your watch, just fill out the form above, and our valuation team will get back with you shortly.

What kind of watches do you accept?

We purchase Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille, as well as a wide variety of independents. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and we'll get right back to you.

How do I sell my watch to you?

We make the process as easy as possible for our sellers. But first thing you’ll need to do is fill out our quote form above to get the ball rolling. From there, you will receive an email that will give you next steps.

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