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Patek Philippe Calatrava: Worth It? Swiss Dress Watch Review

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00:00  Patek Philippe Calatrava Introduction

Patek Philippe is often considered one of the top luxury watchmakers and Calatrava is one of Patek Philippe’s most iconic models. It has been worn by many notable people throughout the years including politicians, dignitaries & royalty.

01:10 Patek Philippe History
Patek Philippe was founded in 1839 and named after two of its founders; Antoine Norbert de Patek, and Jean Adrien Philippe. The company quickly began establishing its reputation of greatness, with many notable achievements in its first 100 years.

Following the successes of the Calatrava models thus far, Patek Philippe introduced the Ref. 2526 in 1953. This marks the very first entry to the Calatrava family with an automatic movement. Although the Calatrava had seen many variations on the exact designs of the Calatrava line by the early ‘70s, perhaps the most famous Calatrava was soon to be introduced in 1973, the Ref. 3520, with it’s iconic “hobnail” bezel design.

02:53 Notable Calatrava Designs

06:00 Why is the Calatrava so Iconic?
Patek Philippe is considered one of the highest-end luxury watchmakers. In fact, it’s part of the so-called Holy Trinity, with Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, and they’ve been making great watches since 1830. But these watches really are that expensive and could cost $20,000! So, is a Calatrava worth it?

Patek Philippe was founded in 1839 and named after two of its founders, Antoine Patek and Jean Philippe. The Patek Philippe company really gained notoriety in their first 100 years, with many incredible feats of timekeeping.
In 1844, Patek Philippe developed the world’s first keyless winding and hand-setting system, and at England’s Great Watchmaking Exhibition in 1851, Queen Victoria was one of their many admirers. And in 1868, Hungarian Countess Koscowicz was the first person to receive a Swiss-made wristwatch from Patek Philippe.


So, with its beautiful simplicity, precious metal, and over a century of watchmaking behind it, it’s no surprise that the Calatrava became an instant classic within the Patek Philippe line of offerings. The enduring design of this particular model meant that it actually lasted and stayed consistent for over 40 years, from 1932 to 1973. But that doesn’t mean that Patek Philippe just stopped making new things.
 Patek Philippe Calatrava 
This watch could be considered the “ultimate” dress watch. The majority of the Calatrava collection possesses a clean, simple design. The attention to simple elegance means the Calatrava typically looks great with pretty much anything. 

The thing about timelessly designed watches is their ability to be passed down through generations. In other words, part of the iconography of Calatrava is its heirloom status. And, another reason for the iconic status is the fact it’s so often faked. “Fake”, we are mainly referring to the counterfeits out there.

08:45 What Makes it So Expensive?

Perhaps one of the biggest factors pushing up the price is the level of exclusivity. Patek Philippe only produces around 60,000 watches annually and focuses on slow, considered manufacture instead of matching the volume of other watchmakers. The use of some of the highest quality and rare materials is another factor that influences not only the waiting time but the overall cost of a Calatrava.

10:52 So, Is It Worth It?