{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-rare-handcrafts-5177j-001-matador-yellow-gold-hand-engraved-dial-limited-edition-of-20-2026","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava Rare Handcrafts 5177J-001 'Matador' Yellow Gold Hand-Engraved Dial Limited Edition of 20 (2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Matador dial is executed in hand-engraved PVD rather than enamel, which makes it the rarer of the two techniques in Patek Philippe's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wristaficionado.com\/collections\/patek-philippe-calatrava\"\u003eRare Handcrafts\u003c\/a\u003e output. The coating is applied to the dial and then cut back by hand, so the image is produced by removal rather than by addition — the opposite discipline to enamelling, and unforgiving in the same way, because metal taken away cannot be replaced. The result is monochrome and graphic where the enamel dials are colourful, and it reads more like an engraving than a painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe yellow gold case measures 38 mm with no bezel work, the warmest of the three metals Patek Philippe uses for this series and the one that suits the subject. The matador is hand-engraved through the PVD-treated surface, the depth of each cut determining tone. A self-winding movement shows hours and minutes only, on a calfskin strap. Patek Philippe uses the technique on very few references, which keeps the Matador apart from the enamel dials that dominate the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional piece is not currently in stock due to its rarity on the market. Please register your interest, and our sourcing team will leverage our global network of collectors and trusted partners to pursue one on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353205383412,"sku":"WAC-5177J-001-1FEFC5","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/7141\/5373\/files\/patek-philippe-calatrava-rare-handcrafts-5177j-001-matador-yellow-gold-hand-engraved-dial-limited-edition-of-20-2026-patek-philippe-1257688339.jpg?v=1789006589","url":"https:\/\/wristaficionado.com\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-rare-handcrafts-5177j-001-matador-yellow-gold-hand-engraved-dial-limited-edition-of-20-2026","provider":"Wrist Aficionado","version":"1.0","type":"link"}