c. 1960 Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 2555 Mens Watch, 18K Gold - Rare Model Mother of Pearl stainless steel and 18K gold

stainless steel and 18K gold plated

These watches often lived hard lives

Betteridge produced some of the most impressive Art Deco designs of the period century—many of which still turn up in the most extraordinary collections today

signs of previous polishing

Model: Da Vinci

c. 1960 Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 2555 Mens Watch, 18K Gold - Rare Model Mother of Pearl stainless steel and 18K goldToday's offering showcases this very rare 1950's Patek Philippe ref. 2555 Calatrava , one of the company's iconic watches. A successor to the famous ref. 96 and brother to the 2457, it is essentially the sweep seconds and waterproof version of the first Calatrava. It is one of the original Calatravas true classics that occupy prestigious places among the great wristwatches of the 20th century. Featuring an elegant, understated face and beautiful case,