Patek Philippe Calatrava 2525

Patek Philippe Calatrava 2525/1 Retailed by Freccero 18k RG

Released in 1932 and named after the cross that the Calatrava Knights paraded around Spain and Portugal during the 12th and 13th centuries, the Patek Philippe Calatrava was released as a simple timepiece with broad appeal that would help secure Patek Philippe's finances following Jean and Charles Henri Stern's investment in the brand in the same year. Designed with a strict Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic in mind, the Calatrava used, and continues to use, simplicity as its means of establishing intrigue around the craftsmanship required to construct such a stunning timepiece. Without a complicated movement or a busy design, collectors gravitate towards the Calatrava's clean aesthetic and practicality, and the ref. 2525R we have here embodies that same design language perfectly. Launched in 1952 and produced until around 1962, the ref. 2525 is the last of the classical era of Calatrava before the automatic movement was introduced to the collection in 1953 by the ref. 2526. Boasting a wonderfully aged dark golden dial that was originally champagne, the ref. 2525 that we have here showcases the best craftsmanship that Patek had to offer at the time – a fact reflected in the high degree of finishing used on the manual-wind cal. 10”200 movement. Additionally, the ref. 2525 features a large, for the time, 36mm case that offers a wonderfully contemporary touch to the collection’s original 31mm case, as used by the ref. 96. Offered with a co-signed dial bearing the signature of Freccero, who would have originally retailed the watch, this ref. 2525 maintains a direct and visual link back to its past making it the perfect addition to any Patek afficionado’s collection. Brand : Patek Philippe Dimensions : 36mm Model : Calatrava Movement : Manual-wind cal. 10-200 Reference : 2525 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 1953 Condition : Very good Material : 18kt rose gold Included : Watch, box, and Extract of the Archives Dial Color : Salmon THE DIAL Having taken on an almost salmon hue, this example's champagne co-signed dial has darkened beautifully over the decades, giving the watch a wonderfully unique aesthetic. THE CONSTRUCTION Fitted with a massive, for the time, 36mm 18kt rose gold case, the ref. 2525's construction's design details shine through, such as its stepped concave bezel and stepped lugs. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.