Patek PhilippeCalatrava

KEY FACTS

• This Patek Philippe Calatrava is offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• This extremely rare example is unworn and sealed in its original factory packaging 
• Offered by a UK-based private seller who purchased the watch from a public auction in 2020
• The watch is accompanied by its certificate of origin, booklets, leather document wallet, swing tag and purchase receipt from the auction house 
• This lot represents an opportunity for collectors to acquire a factory sealed example of this classic Calatrava 

ABOUT THIS WATCH

• Part of the Patek Philippe line-up since 1932, the Calatrava is the longest-standing watch manufactured by the ‘Holy Trinity’ Swiss watchmaker
• Introduced in the early 2000s, the reference 5053J is presented in a 36mm case crafted from yellow gold
• Its refined design is complemented by a distinctive ‘officer's-style’ hinged case back
• The dial is classically styled with Breguet hands and numerals contrasting against the dial 
• A did aperture is symmetrically positioned at 6 o’clock 
• Flipping up the hinged case back reveals the calibre 315 SC movement, which is elaborately decorated and features a solid gold winding rotor 
• The watch is paired with a factory strap and gold pin buckle 

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