Patek Philippe Calatrava "pink on pink " ref 2450 in 18 k rose gold with extract of archivesThe Calatrava ref. 2450 was produced from 1948 until about 1955 and is one of the largest vintage Patek' Calatrava models in regular production. The 35mm case, made by Emile Vichet for Patek Philippe, features a snap back case with a mono bloc case style. This particular example is crafted in rose gold with a matching rose gold dialwhat collectors often refer to as pink on pink! The stunning dial features hand applied faceted indexes, a small running

with its screw-down case back and winding crown

The silvery opaline dial is extremely easy to read

And it’s very cool

you'll find the distinctive “twin-plane” wings logo—introduced in 1967 by legendary Formula 1 drivers Jim Clark and Graham Hill

it remains one of Patek Philippe's longest-running models—second only to the iconic Calatrava

- Paddle hands

which is typical of this serial and believed by collectors to indicate the transition from radium lume to a tritium mix

- Original Patek inner and outer boxes

these watches are undeniably stunning

- Silver case 28x20mm

or "Dato-Compax

complementing the hands