Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167/1A

Patek Philippe describes the Calatrava as the "very essence of the round wristwatch " and we couldn't agree more. The collection came to market in the 1930s and has been a pillar of the Patek catalog ever since. Nearly a century after it was born the Calatrava proves just how enduring it is by following the same design ethos as the inaugural model of elegant simplicity. The example you see here is a remarkable gold and diamond example from the 1980s. If you've always wanted to add a Patek watch to your collection ref. 4522/001 is an affordable option to consider. Features include 18k yellow gold a diamond-encrusted bezel and a silver dial decorated with dainty diamond hour markers and gold hands that match the texture of the bracelet. An absolutely stunning statement piece.

Patek Philippe has been producing World Time watches since the 1930s with ref. 5230 coming to market in 2016. While the collection was once available in several metal finishes platinum is the only iteration that remains in production today - the rose gold ref. 5230R-012 for sale here was discontinued in 2022. You can buy the discontinued Patek Philippe World Time Complications ref. 5230R-012 today in excellent condition.Powering the watch is the Patek caliber 240 HU automatic movement with 24 time zones and day/night indication. An innovative mechanism within the movement allows the wearer to simultaneously adjust each world time display in one-hour increments by pressing the button on the left side of the case. Despite being such a complex movement it is still relatively thin allowing the case to maintain a profile of just over 10mm. Other features include water resistance up to 30 meters a two-tone dial with a circular hand-guilloched motif and rose gold hour markers and hands to match the case. This Patek wears on an elegant leather strap secured by a deployant buckle.

The Patek Philippe Calatrava line is striking in is simplicity. Its ability to exude opulence and high status without appearing gaudy or overtaking the wrist is what draws serious collectors in droves to the line. The ref. 3919/000J that is presented here today is a striking yellow gold version of the Calatrava dress watch that is powered by a hand-wound movement and displays the time on a sophisticated white dial topped with Roman markers central hour and minute hands and a seconds sub-dial just above the 6-hour marker. This particular used Patek pairs the case with a genuine Patek Philippe black leather strap bracelet secured by a gold tang clasp creating an elegant statement piece.