1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Large Mens Calatrava Ref. 2481 18K Gold Watch - The "King Size"

1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Large Mens Calatrava Ref. 2481 18K Gold Watch - The "King Size"We are proud to offer the legendary 1955 Patek Philippe ref. 2481 Calatrava showcased in today's offering, a so called "King Size" Patek. A member of the famed Calatrava line, it features a very large for the era 37mm case with a stunning design. Its unique inward slanting brushed bezel, the opposite orientation of most, and elegant long faceted lugs give it a distinctive look. And its 37mm size without the crown makes it one of the very few vintage

It is a four and half decade old Omega that presents almost like new on the wrist

Dimensions: 33mm diameter (excluding crown - 35mm including)

It seems to be generally believed that this manual wind Seapearl 600 model was the watch worn

Model: 2236

light wear

double safety clasps

Dial:  Champagne with applied gold and black baton indexes

Its Rolex A260 movement is keeping time

6mm long lug tip-to-tip

The bruised part sits against the wrist when the crown is screwed down

silver satin with gold applique markers

It features a distinctive tonneau case and full size bezel suggestive of a Gerald Genta design