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Patek Philippe Calatrava

$14,500
$14,500
REF 2501
Manual
34 MM
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SKU AS11634
Article Number 40930943
ref 2501
case size 34 MM
movement Manual Winding
approximate age 1950s
dial color Champagne
material Yellow Gold
style Dress
category Vintage
bracelet Leather
lug width 17 MM
Includes black alligator pattern strap with gold-tone pin buckle.
overall condition very good condition overall. case shows light signs of wear. dial and matching handset show moderate patination. light spotting on dial.
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REF 2501
Manual
34 MM
– Show less
SKU AS11634
Article Number 40930943
ref 2501
case size 34 MM
movement Manual Winding
approximate age 1950s
dial color Champagne
material Yellow Gold
style Dress
category Vintage
bracelet Leather
lug width 17 MM
Includes black alligator pattern strap with gold-tone pin buckle.
overall condition very good condition overall. case shows light signs of wear. dial and matching handset show moderate patination. light spotting on dial.

Why We Love it

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The Holy Trinity of watch brands: Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin.

Perhaps the most celebrated of the three, Patek Philippe has an unrivaled reputation for crafting some of the most complicated — and some of the simplest yet most beautiful — timekeepers the market has seen.

Sports watches came later to Patek, as pressure from the new 'luxury sports watch' category introduced in the early 1970s forced the storied brand to evolve — but historically, classically-styled dress pieces is where Patek cut its teeth.

This particular watch, a Reference 2501 Calatrava dating to the 1950s, remains in great condition throughout. Featuring a 34mm 18K yellow gold ultra-thin case, a stepped bezel, an unsigned crown, an acrylic crystal, a patinated sector dial, and a matching 'pencil' handset, this beauty comes with a manually wound movement ticking within.  

Beautifully sized, in excellent condition, and paired to a black alligator pattern leather strap with a gold tone pin buckle, this gorgeous Calatrava presents an exciting opportunity to break into the world of Patek Philippe at an attractive price. If a bona fide dress watch classic is what you're after, look no further!

Brand Story

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Founded in Geneva in 1839, Patek Philippe occupies a rare position in watchmaking: a manufacture whose name has become shorthand for the very highest level of traditional Swiss horology. Its reputation has been built not simply on complication, but on an extraordinary continuity of design, technical innovation, hand-finishing, and craftsmanship. From the elemental elegance of the Calatrava to milestones such as the Reference 1518, the first serially produced perpetual-calendar chronograph wristwatch, Patek Philippe has repeatedly created watches that define their categories rather than participate in them.

Family-owned and independent since the Stern family acquired the company in 1932, Patek has the unusual freedom to think in generations rather than seasons. That independence has produced some wonderfully contrarian decisions, including discontinuing the wildly desirable steel Nautilus Reference 5711 at the height of its popularity. Today, its collection spans restrained dress watches, complicated masterpieces, and contemporary icons such as the Nautilus and Aquanaut, yet a remarkably consistent design language runs through them all.

For many collectors, owning a Patek Philippe represents something close to the summit of the hobby; for others, Patek becomes the hobby itself. Either way, few manufactures combine history, mechanical achievement, design, rarity, and emotion quite so convincingly. And, yes, as the famous campaign has reminded us for decades, ownership is supposedly temporary. You never actually own a Patek Philippe…

Well, you know the rest.

A:S Guarantee

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

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Patek Philippe Calatrava

Patek Philippe Calatrava

$14,500
$14,500
Gold-tone round watch with champagne dial, Roman numerals, and black leather crocodile-textured strap.

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