{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-as12917","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 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, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Calatrava, a reference 7119J-010, features a 31mm yellow gold case; a gorgeous gloss white dial with painted Roman indices and matching 'feuille' handset; a sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock; a unique 'hobnail' bezel; a signed gold crown; and the manually-wound Patek Philippe Calibre 215 movement. With a brown alligator leather strap with signed gold pin buckle, it makes for the perfect watch to pair with a suit at the office or with elegant evening wear. Taking its inspiration from the 3919 and 5119 series of hobnail Roman dial Calatravas, the 7119 is the ladies alternative, bearing an exhibition caseback in spite of its petite size. \u003c\/span\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. But 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":44581764890711,"sku":"40931189","price":16950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS12917_40931189_PATEKPHILIPPE_CALATRAVA_7119J-010-6.jpg?v=1793299300","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-as12917","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}