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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5115-001
Calatrava
A virtually “new old stock” and attractive white gold wristwatch with enamel dial, clous de Paris bezel, certificate of origin, hang tag, and presentation box
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• Classic, 35mm Calatrava with enamel dial
• Virtually “new old stock” and unworn condition
• Property of the Original Owner
• Complete set
-Patek Philippe’s Calatrava is a true horological icon, and a family of wristwatches considered by many collectors as being amongst the most beautiful time-only watches of all time. First introduced in 1932 and still in production today, their earliest reference 96 set the mold for a line of legendary timepieces that are immediately recognizable thanks to enduring design codes that have gracefully evolved over more than eight decades.
-Released at Baselworld in 2000, the reference 5115 was a new generation Calatrava with a larger 35mm diameter case compared to the earlier reference 3919 with 33.5mm diameter case. Retaining the “Clous de Paris”, or hobnail, bezel, the reference 5115 was produced with enamel dials in yellow, pink, and white gold like the present timepiece. The white gold model was released in 2001 and discontinued in 2006. The white enamel dial with black Roman numerals gives the watch a classic appeal.
-The present Calatrava is an early, virtually unworn example dating to 2001 and offered by the original owner. The watch is complete with its accessories and is a wonderful, 21st century interpretation of one of the most iconic timepieces ever produced.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.