51 - Patek Philippe - Calatrava

Patek Philippe - Calatrava A classically elegant, thin vintage Geneva wristwatch Movm. No. 1137147, Ref. 3520, Cal. 175, Case No. 2652385, Dimensions 32 mm, circa 1967, Origin Schweiz, gold original clasp Case: 18 K gold, screw back. Dial: Silvered, applied gold indexes, baton gold hands. Movm.: Manual. This gold Calatrava model is a beautiful example of reference 3520 and is in very good condition. With a sober yet very sophisticated design the model has great appeal to lovers of traditional dress watches. The Calatrava range was launched in the early 1930s and has lost none of its charisma since. Particular success celebrated the references 96 and 570 from the 1940s up until the1960s. The pure elegance of this Patek Philippe Calatrava watch is defined by the stylish combination of the gold elements - the case, the applied indexes and the baton hands - with the exquisitely silvered dial. The classic minimalist design of the timepiece makes the watch a highlight in any high-value collection. The 32 mm 18 K gold case is current again by today’s standards and stylish and marvellously sculpted. The watch is powered by manual-wound ultra-flat Patek Philippe calibre 175 for reliable and accurate timekeeping. Case: very good, worn. Dial: very good. Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species - such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard - are used in our catalogue or on our website for illustration purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.