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Patek Philippe 215

Probable

The manual caliber underpinning the modern Calatrava line, in production for half a century. Its Gyromax free-sprung balance is the identifying feature: adjustment is by weights set into the balance rim rather than by a regulator arm, so a movement presented as a 215 carrying a regulator index is inconsistent with the caliber. That check works from a single photograph of the balance area.

Specifications

Movement manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Production
1974–present
Frequency
28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Winding
manual
Complications
Centre seconds

Architecture

Manually wound caliber with a Gyromax balance, made for small and thin dress cases. Centre seconds in the base execution.

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References using this caliber

Provenance of this record

Sources & Evidence

Primary sourceManufacturer documentation

Patek Philippe — collection, caliber and Patek Philippe Seal documentation

Patek Philippe SA

Accessed
2026-08-18

Cited for

This referenceHigh confidence
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Secondary sourceCollector research

Ranfft Watch Movement Archive

Dr. Roland Ranfft (archived and maintained by volunteers)

Accessed
2026-08-18

Cited for

This referenceProbable
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