Patek Philippe Calatrava

Overall Condition: Very good condition overall. Case shows light signs of wear. Dial and matching handset show moderate patination. Light spotting on dial.

The Holy Trinity of watch brands: Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin.

Perhaps the most celebrated of the three, Patek Philippe has an unrivaled reputation for crafting some of the most complicated — and some of the simplest yet most beautiful — timekeepers the market has seen.

Sports watches came later to Patek, as pressure from the new 'luxury sports watch' category introduced in the early 1970s forced the storied brand to evolve — but historically, classically-styled dress pieces is where Patek cut its teeth.

This particular watch, a Reference 2501 Calatrava dating to the 1950s, remains in great condition throughout. Featuring a 34mm 18K yellow gold ultra-thin case, a stepped bezel, an unsigned crown, an acrylic crystal, a patinated sector dial, and a matching 'pencil' handset, this beauty comes with a manually wound movement ticking within.

Beautifully sized, in excellent condition, and paired to a black alligator pattern leather strap with a gold tone pin buckle, this gorgeous Calatrava presents an exciting opportunity to break into the world of Patek Philippe at an attractive price. If a bona fide dress watch classic is what you're after, look no further!