Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 1996 The case is really strong

The case is really strong all round

When the dial turns gently brown…

its soft yellow patina adding warmth and depth to an already striking design

case and movement

Whilst Rolex offered the first GMT-Master 2 at the same time

Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 1996 The case is really strongIntroduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe Reference 96 is the original Calatrava, created during the Great Depression as a simpler, more accessible, and modern wristwatch. Designed by David Penney, its Bauhaus inspired, minimalist aesthetic helped define the modern dress watch, featuring a 31 mm case, a clean dial, and a small seconds display. It was the first serially produced wristwatch to carry a formal Patek Philippe reference number. Produced from