Description
PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava wristwatch, reference no. 2593, calibre 23.300 Round case in 18-carat (750/1000) yellow gold Silver dial with gold baton hour markers Goldsmith's hallmark JG (Jean GUILLERMIN) on lid Movement no. 1145020 Original black leather strap, marked PATEK SWITZERLAND, circa 1960 Gross weight: 37.33 grams Diameter: 32 mm Supplied with certificate of origin, plastic blister, cardboard box and black leather case (Wear, scratches, bracelet heavily worn, operation not guaranteed, servicing recommended) Condition report available on request: [email protected] PROVENANCE Given directly by Patek Phillipe in 1959 to a descendant of Adrien Philippe, co-founder of the brand. Then by descent. NOTICE The Calatrava is one of Philippe Patek's most emblematic watches, created in 1932. It takes its name from the Knights of Calatrava, a Spanish chivalric order founded in the 12th century, which was given to the brand to symbolize its values of elegance, tradition and sophistication. Calatrava watches were originally designed for Swiss army officers, but soon became very popular with the general public. The Calatrava is all the more symbolic in the history of the Philippe Patek brand, since it was created in the same year that brothers Jean and Charles Stern acquired a stake in the company. This watch enabled them to make a 360° turn: the brand best known for its gusset watches produced this wristwatch for the first time.
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PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava wristwatch, reference no. 2593, calibre 23.300 Round case in 18-carat (750/1000) yellow gold Silver dial with gold baton hour markers Goldsmith's hallmark JG (Jean GUILLERMIN) on lid Movement no. 1145020 Original black leather strap, marked PATEK SWITZERLAND, circa 1960 Gross weight: 37.33 grams Diameter: 32 mm Supplied with certificate of origin, plastic blister, cardboard box and black leather case (Wear, scratches, bracelet heavily worn, operation not guaranteed, servicing recommended) Condition report available on request: [email protected] PROVENANCE Given directly by Patek Phillipe in 1959 to a descendant of Adrien Philippe, co-founder of the brand. Then by descent. NOTICE The Calatrava is one of Philippe Patek's most emblematic watches, created in 1932. It takes its name from the Knights of Calatrava, a Spanish chivalric order founded in the 12th century, which was given to the brand to symbolize its values of elegance, tradition and sophistication. Calatrava watches were originally designed for Swiss army officers, but soon became very popular with the general public. The Calatrava is all the more symbolic in the history of the Philippe Patek brand, since it was created in the same year that brothers Jean and Charles Stern acquired a stake in the company. This watch enabled them to make a 360° turn: the brand best known for its gusset watches produced this wristwatch for the first time.
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