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Patek Philippe watches Calatrava

Patek Philippe Calatrava
1957 Vintage Mens Calatrava Watch Ref. 2484 - 18K Gold

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1957 | No original box | No original papers
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Basic Info
Listing code GA6O42
Brand Patek Philippe
Model Calatrava
Reference number 8807SH
Dealer product code 8807SH
Movement Manual winding
Case material Yellow gold
Bracelet material
Crocodile skin
Year of production 1957
Condition (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, Georgia, Suwanee
Price $9,302
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Movement/Caliber 10-200
Number of jewels 18

Case
Case material Yellow gold
Case diameter 32 x 38 mm
Crystal Plastic
Dial Silver

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material
Crocodile skin
Bracelet color Black

Description
1957 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Calatrava Watch, Ref. 2484 - 18K Gold

Very Pleasing & Classic - Gorgeous Condition - 1 Year Warranty

Today's offering showcases this classic and uncommon ref. 2484 Patek Philippe mens dress watch with fabulous faceted lugs. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice.

Featuring a timeless silver face and pleasing 18K gold case with wonderful lugs, it showcases a sophisticated and elegant vintage style. While we'd be hard pressed to name a Patek design that we don't like, this one in particular really stands out to us. We absolutely adore it.

Pateks with long curved faceted lugs are some of the most elegant to us, and this one is particularly well done in our opinion. It also has one of our favorite timeless Patek dial designs with silvered finish, baton markers, small seconds, and indented gold dot outer track.

Equipped with an illustrious Patek Philippe 10 ligne movement, unquestionably among the finest hand-winding movements ever built, it possesses all the necessary capabilities to earn it its place as one the finest timepieces in the world.

Extremely high grade, it has eight adjustments - five for chronometer positions and three for heat, cold, and even isochronism. Isochronism is the amount of wind left in the movement. Most watches slow down slightly as their power reserve moves toward empty. That is not the case with this watch - it is very high-grade.

We were fortunate to acquire it with all of its original parts down to the hands and winding crown. It is in beautiful condition, appearing to have been worn carefully only occasionally with an appreciation for its quality and value.

Its elegant Patek Philippe case retains a two very crisp hallmarks under the lugs. It presents as just short of mint with only light signs of previous polishing. Its dial, which had been refinished before we purchased, has now had a fresh restoration by one of the leading dial experts in North America. Its original raised enamel Patek Philippe Geneve wording is still strongly intact.

One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $895 value).

It is running very strongly and keeping very accurate time in our testing position, nearly on par with a new watch. For the finishing touch , we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

Please inquire if you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you. Patek charges 500CHF to provide one.

Detailed Appraisal:

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe

Country of origin: Switzerland

Year sold: 1957

Serial no.: 744,848

Model: Ref. 2484

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds

Designed for: Men

Case material: 18K gold

Case markings (inside): Patek Phillipe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, .750, 692,707, 2484

Case condition: Presents as just short of mint with only light signs of previous polishing. Our photos couldn't do it justice.

Dial: Silver, applied 18K gold baton indices, signed Patek Philippe, expertly restored

The original raised enamel signature printing is still strongly intact.

Dimensions: 32mm wide (excluding crown), 38mm long lug tip-to-tip 

Hands: Original, gold "batons"

Movement type: Extremely high grade Cal. 10-200, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator

Jewels: 18 rubies

Band:  Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned gold tone buckle

Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition

Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $895 value).

Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strongly and keeping very accurate time in our testing position.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others.

Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

SKU 8807SH

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