Patek Philippe Calatrava Factory Certified Pre-Owned 31mm solid 18k yellow gold

31mm solid 18k yellow gold case with a textured finishing and integrated woven bracelet with matching finishing

a luminous stick handset showing rich patina

what once may have been considered small

This is known as a "Luminous 12" dial as it features a full lumed 12:00 marker alongside with beautifully aged indices around the remainder of the 12/24H marked dial

Patek Philippe Calatrava Factory Certified Pre-Owned 31mm solid 18k yellow goldPatek 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 conceived a simple watch that would come in at a lower price point and appeal to the firms clientele. Using the principles espoused by the Bauhaus school and its minimalist, function first