c. 1960 Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 2555 Mens Watch, 18K Gold - Rare Model Mother of Pearl Style: Halo with diamond band

Style: Halo with diamond band

Its high-grade IWC movement is running strong and true

Powering it is its original well-made Ulysse Nardin automatic movement with both day and quick-setting date

stainless steel and 18K gold plated

These watches often lived hard lives

c. 1960 Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 2555 Mens Watch, 18K Gold - Rare Model Mother of Pearl Style: Halo with diamond bandToday's offering showcases this very rare 1950's Patek Philippe ref. 2555 Calatrava , one of the company's iconic watches. A successor to the famous ref. 96 and brother to the 2457, it is essentially the sweep seconds and waterproof version of the first Calatrava. It is one of the original Calatravas true classics that occupy prestigious places among the great wristwatches of the 20th century. Featuring an elegant, understated face and beautiful case,