{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-as12695","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst presented in 1932 with the Reference 96, the Patek Philippe Calatrava is the benchmark for classic men’s dress watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough it wouldn't attain the \"Calatrava\" designation until the 1980s, this groundbreaking reference set the stage for nearly every piece Patek has released since, and became the blueprint for other brands’ approaches to classy men’s timepieces. Heavily influenced by the Bauhaus design philosophy, the Calatrava was then considered extremely modern with its minimalist, ‘less is more’ approach to watch design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, this dressy collection has evolved, but the look remains unmistakable and iconic, and its rich history provides the vintage and pre-owned enthusiast with a variety of choices in metals, sizes, and tiny details to obsess over. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we have here is just one example of the iterative process Patek underwent over the storied history of the collection. This beautiful example is a Reference 2483R, dating to circa 1955. Executed in rarer pink gold, this example stands out for its dauphine handset and faceted lugs with a more contemporary subsidiary register layout than commonly found on this reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing the exception 12\"400 movement within, this piece features a beautiful 34mm case that wears braod with the sportier case appointments Patek placed on this piece. Relatively early in the brand's experimentation with waterproofing, this robust mid century Calatrava is a beautiful addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44251949465687,"sku":"40931116","price":34950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS12695_40931116_PATEKPHILIPPE_CALATRAVA18KRG_2483R-5.jpg?v=1789040703","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-as12695","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}