Today, each of the publications in the patek philippe collectors library explores the. The patek philippe calatrava is a line of dress watches built by swiss watchmaker patek. Despite the worlds economic conditions at the time, this watch turned around pateks sales with its now famous elegant smooth bezel, and almost. The first calatrava reference 96 was introduced back in 1932, the same year patek philippe was acquired by the well known stern family. This beautiful, comprehensive reference leads the reader through all of pateks mens creations during the 20th century, from the pocket watches in the 30s and 40s to. Daouds 2 year mechanical warranty is from date of purchase, repair or replace at its option free of charge including all parts and. These are not simple put the book on the scanner and press scan to pdf button. Patek philippe rose gold calatrava wristwatch ref 15 at 1stdibs. Even if youre not a fan of patek watches, youll appreciate the stunning illustrations of each movement and all of its parts. Most took a weeks worth of work or more to complete. Pre owned patek philippe calatrava manual reference 96 circa. Patek philippe an very attractive and extremely rare pink.
Patek philippe calatrava reference 96, image via monochrome watches. The jpg compression that is imposed by inkfrog and ebay loses significant quality. With its sophisticated movement and sleek classic design, the ultrathin perpetual calendar is one of the most beautiful examples of patek philippes synthesis of technology and style. Though we now know it through many different references, we will be focusing our vintage eye upon the patek philippe calatrava ref. Patek philippe calatrava watch primer gentlemans gazette. Named after the symbol of patek philippe, the ornate calatrava cross, the reference 96 is one of the most famous of all patek references. The history of the patek philippe calatrava the loupe, truefacet.
Patek philippe rose gold calatrava wristwatch ref 15 at. Jul 30, 2014 patek philippe calatrava ref 96 courtesy of matthew bain the first calatrava reference 96 was introduced back in 1932, the same year patek philippe was acquired by the well known stern family. The classic patek philippe calatrava design was set in 1932 with the 96. Despite the worlds economic conditions at the time, this watch turned around patek s sales with its now famous elegant smooth bezel, and almost bauhausesque dial design. The patek philippe 2526 has long been the little brother, nay, old man in the family of vintage patek calatravas. The creator of the first calatrava watch, david penney, was. Patek philippe the authorised biography nicholas foulkes. Part of the very first generation of automatic patek philippe wristwatches, the 2540 sports beautiful and distinctively sculpted lugs. The full story the reference 96 is one of pateks greatest creations. Patek philippe expert john reardon has done it again.
With an extract from the patek philippe archives mentioning the sale on. History of the patek philippe calatrava part 1 the. Patek philippe library catalog of the patek philippe. Many variations existed, including just like the ref. Patek philippes groundbreaking reference 1526 is a pivotal watch in the history of horology as it is the very first series produced perpetual calendar wristwatch, launched in 1941 in the midst of world war ii, and in production until 1952.
History of patek philippe swiss watch brand from 1839. Created by gerald genta, the nautilus entered the history of watchmaking as one of the most. But when you add a waterproof calatrava case with rare lume plots, like the one we have here, you get the kind of watch that drives the auction room nuts. In the watch world, it is known for making high quality, highly sought after timepieces of exceptional complexity. The overall modern feel of the watch is topped off with dauphine hands and sweeping center seconds. Originally, the stern brothers, soon after they acquired patek philippe in 1932, introduced the calatrava to help the company pass through the great depression smoothly. It contains archive photographs of every patek philippe model known to the market simply listed in reference number order. It is on the one hand, an art book that offers up a beautiful cornucopia of watch images and period ads, many of which contain the original prices. Black strap band with stainless steel patek philippe buckle. Why this watch matters patek x tiffany is the ultimate partnership. In 1932, patek philippe launched the first calatrava model ref. Ive tried to capture something close to the experience youll have by doing a screen capture from using the pdf in an actual pdf reader.
An indepth primer on the history of the iconic patek philippe. Patek philippe in america reference guide volume 1. The history of the world as told by world time watches. With a vibrant, uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years, the company benefits from a unique legacy of tradition and innovation. Not only is the case stainless steel, but the dial is also twotone and features applied breguet numerals for the hours. With the collaboration of the worlds leading collectors and connoisseurs, the collection presented in this exclusive.
For most of the books, the binding of the book was cut off completely so that each individual page laid completely flat on the scanner bed making for a cleaner, clearer image that doesnt have the seam of the. Patek philippe stainless steel calatrava wristwatch ref. John reardons patek philippe in america mens wristwatches reference book is a fabulous resource for collectors of patek philippe writstwatches. Today it represents the symbol of patek philippe sports watches. It features a totally new selfwinding chronograph movement developed and manufactured by patek philippe and endowed with a further complication.
Aug 05, 2015 patek philippe calatrava ref 96 courtesy of matthew bain the first calatrava reference 96 was introduced back in 1932, the same year patek philippe was acquired by the well known stern family. Being a total patekaholic myself, these are sentiments i can relate to and it was one hell of a christmas present when my copy of this book turned up on 24th december 2016. Patek phillipe book the values of a watch family geneve fine life media euc. That original 1932 model has become a design icon, not to mention the basis on which every other calatrava reference has been modelled. With patek philippe having just celebrated its 175th anniversary three years ago, doing the math reveals that the illustrious genevan watch manufacturer has cowritten a third of its intriguing history. Nor was it the very first calatrava like the little 96. The patek philippe showcases this very rare 1950s patek philippe ref. The patek philippe showcased in todays offering is an example of one of the companys iconic watches. Press release patek philippe calatrava timeless white ref. Filled with insights for watch collectors, explore the book, catalog of the patek philippe museum, to learn about patek philippe watches. This introduction is not of a new watch, but of a new book. Daouds 2 year mechanical warranty is from date of purchase, repair or replace at its option free of charge including all parts and labor the jeweled.
Patek philippe in america, lovingly written by watch expert john reardon is a book that will delight and inform all watch collectors from novice to the most knowledgeable. History of the patek philippe calatrava part 1 the reference 96. Patek philippe nautilus travel time chronograph ref. Originally, the stern brothers, soon after they acquired patek philippe in 1932. Patek philippe stainless steel calatrava wristwatch ref 3466. To keep your horological daydreams occupied this weekend, heres an indepth look at this. Apr 04, 2012 the original patek philippe calatrava vintage patek ref 96. Patek philippe is a brand that needs little to no introduction. The case is water resistant and the movement is automatic. History of the patek philippe calatrava part 2 important models. Vintage patek philippe calatrava stainless steel watch ref 96. Dozens of variants were introduced in the years since, but it wasnt until 1982 that a true successor to ref.
With this magnificent volume, watch expert and authority john goldberger, author of 100 superlative rolex watches, presents the most beautiful and remarkable watches ever fitted with steel cases by the genevabased watch company patek philippe. After that, patek among other people were forced to leave poland and it was in. Mans dabbling into portable mechanical timepieces began about 500 years ago. Patek philippe calatrava ref 96 courtesy of matthew bain the first calatrava reference 96 was introduced back in 1932, the same year patek philippe was acquired by the well known stern family. Patek philippe sa is a swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1839, located in.
Pioneers of numerous technical advances, including the first. Patek philippe calatrava wristwatch was introduced in 1932, and the first model was ref. Aug 27, 2015 patek philippe vintage automatic rare ref. The following compilation lists all known vintage world time wristwatches by patek philippe. Why this watch matters measuring in at a whopping 35 mm with its characteristic flat bezel, the reference 570 might be one of the best vintage calatrava references on the market. Essential watches 9601 wilshire blvd, lobby level no.
It is indeed the reference that all other dress watches measure themselves against. The watched design was inspired by the minimalist principles of the bauhaus. Founded in 1839 and one of the last independent, familyowned watch manufactures, learn more about the history of patek philippe and swiss watchmaking. Arguably the companys most wellknown vintage model, the ref. The original drawing of the patek philippe calatrava reference 96, by david penney left one the earliest versions of the reference 96, from the patek philippe museum a brief history these days the idea of patek philippe running into financial difficulty seems unfathomable, ludicrous even. The volumes, covering pocket watches and wristwatches, have played a large part in the renewal of interest in finest quality horology. Its not super sexy like a twotone 570, or athletic like a steel 565. This series is comprised of four models, featuring two different dials and case metals. Patek philippe calatrava 1578 patek philippe reference.
View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs this is a rare patek philippe reference 3466 in stainless steel from the 1960s in mint condition. The full story the reference 570 was launched in the 1930s, the same decade that saw the very. The book contains over 600 images, including tons of original photography of rare watches not usually shown to the public. Although the calatrava family had expanded dramatically by then, this reference was meant to be as close as possible to the original. Vintage patek philippe calatrava mens stainless steel watch ref 96 manual winding. As foulkes writes in his introduction, patek philippe is a watch brand that inspires an almost religious fervour in its devotees.
History of the patek philippe calatrava part 2 important. The patek philippe calatrava series maintains an esteemed standing in the world of horology. Dec 05, 20 patek philippe vintage wristwatch, calatrava ref. Thus began the history of one of the most famous swiss manufacturers that from the very start, have experienced a grand level of success. Identical in design to the reference 96 you dont mess with a. The full story the reference 570 was launched in the 1930s, the same decade that saw the very first calatrava, the. Founded in 1839, patek philippe is the last independent, familyowned genevan watch manufacture. The original patek philippe calatrava vintage patek ref 96. Nov 14, 2011 the following compilation lists all known vintage world time wristwatches by patek philippe. A year after world time complication debuted, vacheron constantin commissioned him in 1932 to build the ref. Patek philippe, the authorised biography nicholas foulkes. The authorized biography, a new 544page monograph about the vaunted swiss watchmaker by british author and historian nicholas foulkes.
Since 1982, patek philippe has provided essential reference works for enthusiasts, collectors and dealers in fine watches. On chrono24 youll find prices for 15 patek philippe ref 1578 watches and can compare and buy a ref 1578 watch at a low price. It is easily searchable by number or by design and aesthetic charactaristics. Renowned watch author of the vintage patek philippe official reference books, alan banbery. Sep 25, 2017 before the year 1932 ended, patek philippe launched the ref. Lot 144 patek philippe revendu par cartier calatrava, ref.
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