The Patek Philippe Calatrava is one of the most iconic models by this prestigious watch company, and here is a very rare 18ct white gold back wind Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3563.2.
Dating from the mid-1960's this Patek Philippe is made in solid 18ct white gold and is fitted with the Patek Philippe integrated band which measures a full 18cm from end to end and wraps so elegantly around the wrist.
However making this particular vintage Patek Philippe even more special are two unique features. Firstly there is the fabulous hammer finish dial which looks incredible day or night and is so elegant with the sleep index markers.
And secondly the case itself measures 34.5mm across and has no crown on the side. Rather the crown is on the reverse side to set the time making this such a wonderful and unique feature rarely found on any Patek Philippe. Inside is the wonderful automatic Patek Philippe calibre 350 that has just been serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty.
Perfect for any suit and occasion, this vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava is as stylish as it is hard to come by.
Stock# W1227cc
Maker: Patek Philippe
Model: Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3563.2
Circa: 1965
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A brief history on Patek Philippe:
Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek started making pocket watches in 1839 in Geneva. Along with his fellow Czech-born Polish partner Franciszek Czapek,however this was short lived. They separated in 1844, and in 1845 Patek joined with the French watchmaker Adrien Philippe. Philippe was the inventor of the keyless winding mechanism. Patek Philippe & Co was founded in 1851 and since then Patek Philippe have become famous for high grade movements such as the perpetual calendar, split-seconds hand, chronograph, and minute repeater in watches.
Making watches for such people as Pope Pius IX, Queen Victoria, Victor Emanuel III of Italy, Christian IX of Denmark, and Albert Einstein. Patek Philippe also made the worlds most expensive timepiece – The Henry Graves Super complication. Made in 1933 for the prominent banker Henry Graves, Jr. The ultra-complicated pocket watch has 24 functions and was the result of Graves’ friendly horological competition with James Ward Packard. After Graves’ death, the watch was auctioned at Sotheby’s in December 1999 for US$11 million to Sheikh Saud Bin Mohammed Bin Ali Al-Thani of the Qatari royal family, at that time the most expensive timepiece ever sold. Most recently, the watch sold at Sotheby’s Geneva Auction on November 11, 2014 for a record breaking US$24 million.
The Patek Philippe Calatrava was first launched in 1932 and has remained one of their most iconic and sought after models. This Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3563.2
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