Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919-020J

Patek Philippe Calatrava

SKU : AS10209 Article Number : 40930563 ref : 3919-020J case size : 33 MM movement : Manual-winding approximate age : 1990s dial color : White material : Yellow Gold style : Dress category : Pre-Owned Contemporary bracelet : Metal Includes : Integrated 18k yellow gold woven bracelet with signed locking clasp. sized to 7" wrist overall condition : The case is in fantastic condition overall showing light signs of wear from gentle use. Gloss white dial with printed black 'Roman' indices and subsidiary seconds register is in outstanding condition with matching black painted 'feuille' handset. Signed crown Why We Love it – Patek Philippe has long been known for its complicated watchmaking, but following the stock market crash of 1929, fewer clients had the means to purchase these high-end timepieces. After securing a controlling interest in the firm, Jean and Charles Henri Stern created the Reference 96, the first watch that began the legacy of the Calatrava. Although the name 'Calatrava' was not associated with dress watches made by Patek until much later, the 96 was the DNA progenitor to the contemporary Calatrava collection. Using the principles espoused by the Bauhaus school and its minimalist, function-first philosophy, Patek conceived the Calatrava, taking its name from the Spanish military order established in the 12th century which had become the symbol of Patek Philippe. Since its debut in 1932, the Calatrava has become a byword for a simple, time-only dress watch — even from brands other than Patek itself. This particular Calatrava, a Reference 3919-020J, features a 33mm yellow gold case with 'hobnail' finishing, a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a crisp, glossy white dial with printed black 'Roman' indices and a subsidiary seconds register at 6:00, and a matching black 'feuille' handset. Powered by Patek Philippe's manual winding Calibre 215 PS movement, this example comes fitted to a rarely seen, integrated yellow gold woven bracelet with matching 'hobnail' finishing on the surface and a signed locking clasp. Sure, you could get yourself a modern dress watch that tells the time just fine — and that probably ends up in a drawer after a while. But a real Calatrava from the world’s greatest watchmaker is forever .