1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 1509 Large Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 1509 Large Calatrava Watch - 18K GoldTodays offering showcases this fantastic and highly desirable Patek Philippe Ref. 1509 in 18K gold and most importantly, in the larger full size configuration. Among vintage Calatravas, the reference 1509 occupies an elegant position. The reference 1509 is one of the pure expressions of the Calatrava philosophy: restrained, balanced, and architecturally clean. Its elegant round case, slender bezel, and beautifully sculpted lugs create a silhouette

Rolex's own recounting of their early Oyster history can be found here on their website:

It is a so-called "Big Bubbleback"

To complete it we have installed a brand new crocodile strap

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an extremely rare and exquisite timepiece most often found in New York and Geneve auction houses and museums of timekeeping

thermocompensated very high precision

These watches were not conceived as scaled-down novelties

Please inquire if you would like a matching red strap

One of our watchmakers has freshly disassembled the watch down to the last screw and cleaned and oiled it

Its white Tiffany & Co

previously refinished - Geneve was done in an earlier period script

Band: Leather done in a Teju lizard style

Its striking 18K gold case features two-tone hinged lugs