{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-as06957","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePatek 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 decided to enlist the help of an English designer named David Penney to create a simple watch that would come in at a lower price point and appeal to the firm’s clientele. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUsing the principles espoused by the Bauhaus school and its minimalist, function-first philosophy, Penney 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Calatrava, a Reference 3923R, dates to circa 1991 and features a classically sized 32mm 18K rose gold case with an sapphire crystal, an signed crown and a gorgeous, \u003cem\u003eopaline \u003c\/em\u003esilver dial with applied rose gold indices and a matching dauphine handset, and Patek's Calibre 215 hand-winding movement within. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely piece remains in fantastic overall condition and is accompanied by and Extract from the Archives confirming its production and sale in 1991.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSure, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut a real Calatrava from the world’s greatest watchmaker is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eforever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39906827173975,"sku":"40930176","price":17950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS06957_40930176_PATEKPHILIPPE_CALATRAVA_3923R-6.jpg?v=1660761714","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-as06957","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}