{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-officer-150th-anniversary-edition-as09381","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava 'Officer' 150th Anniversary Edition","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 example, a Reference 3960J, was made to commemorate the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emaison’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e150th anniversary in 1989 and features a 33mm yellow gold case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, screw-set lugs and an ‘Officer’ style hinged caseback that when opened reveals a commemorative medallion with the ‘150th Anniversary’ engraving along with the piece’s unique movement number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIts white porcelain dial features a peripheral ‘railroad’ minute track, printed ‘Arabic’ indices, a matching ‘Breguet’ handset and a constant-seconds subsidiary register at 6 o’clock — a clear display of simplicity in execution. Just as charming as the manual-winding Patek Philippe Calibre 215 housed within, the caseback features a personal touch with a custom engraved message, “Merry Christmas Peter With Much Love Pat 1989”, - giving this already special timepiece a little extra romance!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA vintage limited edition Calatrava in fantastic condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esome personal charm … what’s not to love?\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40454559465559,"sku":"40930344","price":19850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09381_40930344_PATEKPHILIPPE_CALATRAVAYG_3960J-16.jpg?v=1705949857","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-officer-150th-anniversary-edition-as09381","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}