Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref:96

In the 1930’s Patek Philippe introduced a timepiece that combined precision with prestige.  Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 96 is considered by many to be the blueprint for the ultimate dress watch and also the first model to introduce numbered references to Patek Philippe’s timepieces. Inspired by the Bauhaus principle – form follows function, the minimalist design was to establish timekeeping to its purest without superfluous details or unnecessary flourishes. The focus was on indicating the time, and only the time, in the clearest and most attractive way possible. This concept has remained virtually unchanged for 85 years since Patek Philippe introduced the Reference 96 in 1932.

Hence the Calatrava was born.

Design of a Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref:96

• Applied Breguet numerals
• 18ct yellow gold case
• 31mm case
• Minutes chapter division
• Signed case, dial and movement
• Off white dial

Functions and Features of a Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref:96

• Manual winding movement
• Subsidiary Seconds dial at 6 o’clock

This Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref:96 is circa 1947.