Patek Philippe, water-resistant, Calatrava, Ref.2545, circa 1960s.
The Calatrava Ref.96 design, one of the most famous vintage Patek Philippe models, was produced in very small numbers from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s as a screw-back water proof model. The Calatrava is a rare example of a beautiful Calatrava case with the weight of a screw-back water-resistant case. The back of the case is engraved. The watch comes with its original tailpiece and archives from later years.
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1960 Patek Philippe Ref.2545 Water-resistant "Calatrava"
| Manufacturer | PATEK PHILIPPE |
|---|---|
| Model | Water Proof Calatrava |
| Year of Manufacture | 1960 |
| Reference no. | 2545 |
| Product no. | B-7005 |
| Price |
Item details
| Serial no. | 310,*** |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12-400 |
| Movement no. | 728,*** |
| Movement type | Manual winding |
| Material | 18K Yellow gold |
| Case size | 31.5mm |
| Case type | Screw back Water-resistant |
| Dial | Original |
|---|---|
| Type of Indices | Applied marker |
| Belt | original |
| Evaluation case | 94％ |
| Evaluation dial | 98％ |
| Evaluation mov | 95％ |
| Condition | 4.5 |
| Rarity | 4.5 |
Other details
Case: the case retains its original shape and volume, as well as its hallmarks, despite a few minor scratches.
Dial: The enamel coating on the dial has never been cleaned in the past.
Movement: the winding is very smooth and the accuracy is around 20 seconds per day.
Dial: The enamel coating on the dial has never been cleaned in the past.
Movement: the winding is very smooth and the accuracy is around 20 seconds per day.