[Patek Philippe] A thorough comparison of the new Calatrava "Ref. 6007G" and the old "Ref. 6007A"!

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The Patek Philippe Calatrava is a dress watch with a long history, first introduced in 1932. Its elegant design, with its simple dial that eliminates unnecessary elements, beautiful case silhouette, and thin lugs, has been passed down through the generations and is known as the "perfect dress watch." The Calatrava was released with a design that suited the era, and has long been loved by watch lovers.

So this time, we would like to compare the differences between the recently released 2023 new model "Ref.6007G-001" (yellow) and the "Ref.6007A-001" announced in 2020! Both are attractive models, but we hope that you will learn about the differences between them and use them as a basis for your purchase or as a piece of knowledge. Please enjoy reading until the end.

First, let us briefly introduce the Calatrava "Ref. 6007A-001" and the new "Ref. 6007G-001" that we will be comparing this time.

Reference 6007A-001

Specifications

Case diameter	40mm	Bezel	SS
Dial	Gray Blue	Luminous	can be
material	SS	bracelet	Calfskin Band
Waterproof	30m	Drive system	Automatic
Cal	324 SC	Power reserve	Approximately 45 hours

To commemorate the opening of the new Geneva factory in 2019, the "Ref. 6007A-001" was released in 2020 as a limited edition of 1,000 pieces. This special edition model features a stainless steel case and a beautiful blue-gray dial, with the words "NEW MANUFACTURE 2019" and the "Calatrava Cross" inscribed on the sapphire crystal back.

New model Ref.6007G-001

Specifications

Case diameter	40mm	Bezel	18KWG
Dial	Ebony Black	Luminous	can be
material	18KWG	bracelet	Calfskin Band
Waterproof	30m	Drive system	Automatic
Cal	26‑330 SC	Power reserve	Approximately 45 hours

The Calatrava "Ref.6007G-001", "Ref.6007G-010" and "Ref.6007G-011" have been announced as new models for 2023 in three colors. (Ref.6007G-001: Yellow, Ref.6007G-010: Red, Ref.6007G-011: Sky Blue)

The black-based dial and calfskin band are sprinkled with each theme color, giving the watch a fresh, sporty impression that has never been seen before.

Next, let's compare the " Ref.6007A-001 " with the new " Ref.6007G-001 ."
The main specifications are as follows:

Reference 6007A-001

Reference 6007G-001

40mm	Case diameter	40mm
SS	Bezel	18KWG
Gray Blue	Dial	Ebony Black
can be	Luminous	can be
SS	material	18KWG
Calfskin Band	bracelet	Calfskin Band
30m	Waterproof	30m
Automatic	Drive system	Automatic
324 SC	Cal	26‑330 SC
Approximately 45 hours	Power reserve	Approximately 45 hours

❶【 Dial 】

The "Ref. 6007A-001" is designed with a refreshing gray-blue base and white, while the "Ref . 6007G-001" is designed with a glossy ebony black base and splashes of yellow, which is the theme color.

The "Ref.6007A-001" uses the same "white" for the hour and minute hands as the second hand, but the "Ref.6007G-001" uses the theme color "yellow." The "Ref.6007G-010" (red) and "Ref.6007G-011" (sky blue), which were released at the same time, also use their respective theme colors.

While the "Ref.6007A-001" only has a scale for each minute, the "Ref.6007G-001" has three lines engraved in yellow between the scale for each minute, evolving into a unique design. In addition, the "Ref.6007G-010" (red) and "Ref.6007G-011" (sky blue) each have their own theme color.

❷【 Movement 】

The Ref. 6007G-001 is equipped with the Cal. 26-330 SC, a relatively new movement among Patek Philippe watches. In addition to improvements to make the second hand tick more smoothly, a hack function (second hand stop) has also been added, making it a practical and technical upgrade over the Cal. 324 SC.

❸【 List price 】

The "Ref. 6007A-001" had a list price of about 3 million yen, while the "Ref. 6007G-001" is nearly twice as expensive at about 5.7 million yen. However, in the secondary market, since the "Ref. 6007G-001" is a regular model, it is often traded at the same price as the list price, while the "Ref. 6007A-001" is traded at about 2 to 3 times the list price, probably because it is a limited edition model of 1,000 pieces. It will be interesting to see to what extent this rarity will be reflected in the price in the future.

❹【 Belt 】

The "Ref. 6007A-001" features a delicate embossed pattern reminiscent of woven fabric, while the "Ref. 6007G-001" features a carbon-like embossed guilloche pattern, just like the center of the dial, resulting in a design with a strong sense of unity.

What did you think.

There have been changes to the color, materials used, and even the movement, but both models have beautiful coloring and are very attractive products that can be easily matched with both casual and dressy outfits. However, the new "Ref. 6007G-001" has a sportier feel, so it might be a good idea to use it as a reference point.

In any case, the best thing to do with a luxury watch is to try it on once and see if it suits your style! If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us first.