Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Calatrava 40930109/AS06286

WHY WE LOVE IT

Patek Philippe has long been known for its complicated watchmaking, but following the stock market crash of 1929, fewer clients had the means to purchase these high-end timepieces. After securing a controlling interest in the firm, Jean and Charles Henri Stern decided to enlist the help of an English designer named David Penney to create a simple watch that would come in at a lower price point and appeal to the firm’s clientele.

Using the principles espoused by the Bauhaus school and its minimalist, function-first philosophy, Penney conceived the Calatrava, taking its name from the Spanish military order established in the 12th century which had become the symbol of Patek Philippe. Since its debut in 1932, the Calatrava has become a byword for a simple, time-only dress watch — even from brands other than Patek itself.

This particular Calatrava from circa the 2000s is housed in a 37mm white gold case with a sapphire crystal, a signed, screw-down crown, an opalin dial with a applied white gold indices and a matching dauphine handset, and Patek's Calibre 315 automatic-winding movement beating within - as visible through the sapphire display caseback. It comes paired to a black alligator strap with a signed white gold pin buckle.

Don’t miss your shot to own a beautiful example of one of the watch world’s most timeless models!

OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in outstanding, virtually untouched condition. White 'opalin' dial with applied indices is in outstanding, as-new condition with matching ‘dauphine’ handset. 18K Signed crown. Sapphire exhibition caseback.