Patek Philippe 570J

Patek Philippe Calatrava 570J 18k YG with Extract of the Archives

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. 570 we have here embodies that same design language perfectly. Launched in 1938 and produced for 30 years, the ref. 570 was a larger version of the original Calatrava (the ref. 96) with a 35.5mm case instead of the 31mm used by the ref. 96. Still practical for a modern collector, the ref. 570 merges the Calatrava's original design brief in its purest form with a diameter that contemporary collectors can enjoy to this very day. Brand : Patek Philippe Dimensions : 35.5mm Model : Calatrava Movement : Manual-wind cal. 27SC Reference : 570J Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 1957 Condition : Very Good Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch and Extract from the Archives Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Featuring its famed Bauhaus-inspired design language, the Calatrava ref. 570 features a simple dial with just applied faceted hour markers and sharp dauphine hands to add visual interest. 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. THE CONSTRUCTION Nicknamed the "Calatravone," the ref. 570 has its large 35.5mm case diameter to thank for its nickname and outstanding, and rather contemporary, fit on the wrist.