Patek Philippe Calatrava 2591 18k Gold 23-300 Circa 1959 1950 Geneva Ellipse

For the discerning ones

Wear Patek Philippe watch it’s integrate the club of famous clients : Christian IX and Princess Louise of Denmark (the king and queen of Denmark), Victor Emmanuel III of Italy (king of Italy and Duke of Savoy), Hussein Kamel (Sultan of Egypt from 1914 to 1918). Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Ed Sheeran, Pablo Picasso, Charlie Sheen, Brad Pitt, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, the Dalaï-Lama, Victoria the Queen of England, the Habsburgs and the Romanovs bought Patek Philippe watches, as did the royal families of Spain and Sweden, plus countless monarchies long since defunct: Italy, Bulgaria, Serbia, Portugal…

This rare Patek Philippe Calatrava watch was produced around 1959. With its thin case, this Calatrava is recognized as one of the finest symbols of the Patek Philippe style with a particulars lugs which gives the impression that the watch is floating on the wrist like the Ellipse model. Sublime and elegant.

The caliber is stamped with the Geneva Seal (Poinçon de Genève), this hallmark is strictly regulated and rewards companies manufacturing their watches in the canton of Geneva by observing very strict quality conditions. (Pictured)

It is a true style icon for gentlemen.

Make the perfect gift and a strong invest with this fabulous Patek Philippe Calatrava ref 2591 from the 50’.

MODEL
“Calatrava” Disco Volante
Ref : 2591

CASE MATERIAL :
750 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Crown : 750 18K Solid Gold
Dial, case, movement, buckle signed.

The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case and caliber back photography.

STRAP :
New Fleurus made to order in France strap black leather strap

BUCKLE MATERIAL:
Unbranded gold plated steel buckle

CASE DIMENSION(S):
35 mm (without crown)

DIAL :
Silvered dial with gold batons indexes, 18k gold hands

FRONT GLASS :
Plexiglas crystal.

DATE :
The watch was produce around 1959.

MOVEMENT :
Patek Philippe Caliber 23-300

Hand-wound movement
Functions: Hour/minute hands

Data:
21,600 A/h
23 mm wide, 3 mm high
18 jewels
Geneva Seal

Production period: 1956-1975

As the name implies, Cal. 23-300 is 23 mm (10 ligne) in diameter and 3 mm tall. This compact size made it ideal for the popular Patek Philippe Calatrava and similar smaller watches produced in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Cal. 23-300 is classic in layout, with a barrel bridge covering the ratchet and crown wheel, a curved center wheel bridge, and separate cocks for the fourth and escape wheel. It was derived from the preceding Cal. 10-200 but with many modifications. It is notable in that it is equipped with both an overcoil hairspring and a free-spring Gyromax balance, a combination not found in any other 10 ligne Patek Philippe movement.

This movement is greatly respected today, with many saying it is one of the best hand-wound movements ever produced by Patek Philippe. Carlos Perez said it “represents both the technical and artistic peak of Patek’s 10 ligne handwinds

INCLUDED :
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe travel pouch as pictured.

CONDITION REPORT :
The watch was fully serviced by our professional watchmaker in Paris the watch is fully functional, keeping perfect time and have a nice patina. Dial with a nice vintage patina and some slight discolorations. In reality the watch is much more beautiful, the photos don’t fully do it justice. A true must have. Our complete description have value of certificate of authenticity and appraisal.