Patek Philippe Super Clone Watches 1:1 Calatrava 5226G-001 40mm

Original price was: $1,549.00.Current price is: $849.00.

PPF Edition — Calfskin Leather Strap

The PPF Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G-001 stands out in the replica market due to its correct replication of the genuine’s unique case architecture. Unlike earlier attempts, PPF successfully attaches the lugs directly to the caseback, allowing the signature Clous de Paris hobnail pattern to run completely uninterrupted along the mid-case flank.

Powering this reference is a heavily modified Miyota 9015 automatic caliber, decorated with custom bridges and a signed rotor to emulate the Patek Caliber 26-330 S C. This reliable workhorse movement delivers approximately 36 hours of power reserve while maintaining a slim profile that closely mirrors the original.

The case is crafted from 316L stainless steel, polished to mimic white gold, measuring 40mm in diameter with a verified thickness of exactly 9.2mm. The standout feature is the charcoal gray granular dial, which perfectly captures the asphalt-like texture, black gradient rim, and beige fauxtina luminescent syringe hands.

  • Movement: Modified Miyota 9015 (Cal. 26-330 S C decoration) — Approximately 36 hours
  • Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel (White Gold Look), 40mm diameter, 67g weight
  • Bezel: Smooth polished bezel with Clous de Paris hobnail case flank
  • Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with colorless AR coating
  • Strap: Nubuck calfskin leather with tang buckle
  • Water Resistance: 30m — professional pressure test recommended before swimming

This piece is engineered for collectors who appreciate vintage-inspired aesthetics married to modern proportions, prioritizing accurate case construction and dial texture.

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Description

PPF Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G-001

PPF sets the definitive benchmark for the 5226G by engineering the correct integrated lug-to-caseback architecture.

Powered by Modified Miyota 9015

The replica is driven by a highly reliable Japanese Miyota 9015 automatic caliber, which has been extensively modified with decorative bridges and a custom rotor to emulate the Patek Philippe Caliber 26-330 S C. While the balance wheel location differs from the genuine Gyromax setup, the perlage and côtes de Genève finishing on the decorative plates offer a respectable visual homage through the sapphire caseback. The high-beat 28,800 vph frequency ensures a smooth sweep for the central seconds hand.

⏱ Accuracy Profile:

Standard Miyota 9015 movements typically perform within ±10–15 seconds per day, offering robust long-term reliability and easy serviceability.

  • ✅ Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
  • ✅ Complications: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, and date aperture at 3 o’clock
  • ✅ Winding Direction: Unidirectional (clockwise)

Technical Notice: Clone 330 Movement

The replica market currently produces variations based on the 324/330 architecture. Even if movement bridges are engraved “330”, the underlying mechanism often operates with older caliber characteristics.

Practical implication: The seconds hand may not hack (stop) when setting the time, depending on the exact base movement batch. This is normal for many Patek clones and ensures maximum long-term stability.

Technical Specifications

THE BUILD316L Steel (White Gold Look)

The case measures 40mm in diameter with a verified slim thickness of 9.2mm. The lugs are accurately attached to the caseback, preserving the intricate mid-case pattern.

THE DIALGranular Asphalt Texture

Features a charcoal gray granular dial with a black gradient rim. The applied numerals and syringe hands are filled with beige Super-LumiNova for a vintage aesthetic.

THE BEZEL & FLANKClous de Paris Hobnail

The smooth polished bezel sits above a stunning Clous de Paris (Paris hobnail) case flank, executed with sharp, precise cuts that reflect light dynamically.

THE STRAPNubuck Calfskin Leather

Fitted with a high-quality calfskin strap featuring a vintage finish, secured by a standard tang buckle engraved with the classic Calatrava cross.

Why PPF for This Reference?

Many collectors ask: “Why not ZF?”

While other factories produce commendable versions, PPF is the only manufacturer to correctly engineer the case architecture. On the genuine 5226G, the lugs are attached to the caseback rather than the mid-case. PPF replicated this exact construction, which allows the intricate Clous de Paris hobnail pattern to wrap around the entire case flank without being interrupted by lug attachments.

Full Disclosure: The base Miyota 9015 movement features a unidirectional winding rotor, which can produce an audible “whirring” noise in quiet environments—a known characteristic of this movement family.

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Data Sheet

MODEL REFERENCE Calatrava 5226G-001
FACTORY / VERSION PPF Edition
MOVEMENT Modified Miyota 9015 (Cal. 26-330 S C)
CASE MATERIAL 316L Stainless Steel
WEIGHT & THICKNESS 67g | 9.2mm
CRYSTAL & LUME Sapphire with AR | Beige Super-LumiNova
DIMENSIONS 40mm × 47mm × 9.2mmManual measurements — minor tolerances apply.
WATER RESISTANCE 30m — professional pressure test recommended before swimming

Collector Q&A

Q: Does the Clous de Paris hobnail pattern wrap fully around the case?

A: Yes, PPF replicated the genuine case architecture where the lugs are integrated into the caseback, allowing the hobnail pattern to flow uninterrupted along the mid-case flank.

Q: What movement powers the PPF 5226G-001?

A: It utilizes a reliable Miyota 9015 automatic movement, which has been modified with custom decorative bridges and a signed rotor to visually mimic the Patek Philippe Caliber 26-330 S C.

Q: Is the dial texture accurate to the genuine Patek 5226G?

A: PPF has achieved a highly accurate charcoal gray granular texture, often referred to as an ‘asphalt’ dial, complete with the correct black gradient rim and beige fauxtina luminescent numerals.

Q: Are there any known flaws with this specific PPF release?

A: The primary quirk is the inherent unidirectional winding rotor noise of the base Miyota 9015 movement, which can be slightly audible in quiet environments compared to the genuine Caliber.

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Patek Philippe Super Clone Watches 1:1 Calatrava 5226G-001 40mm

Original price was: $1,549.00.Current price is: $849.00.