Patek Philippe Aquanaut Black Dial

Patek Philippe is one of the world's most renowned purveyors of luxury watches. Each timepiece in the brand's catalog exudes class and is produced with a fine attention to detail that is unrivaled by most brands. The ref. 5134P that you see here today is a rare variation of the Calatrava line that showcases an exquisite platinum finish elegant curved lines and a matching silver dial. Also known as the "Time Travel" the ref. 5134P runs on a thin calibre 215 PS FUS 24H movement with a dual-time function and a 24-hour hand on the dial that allows the wearer to distinguish between day and night hours. Patek Philippe collectors who travel often or who simply prefer a striking statement piece will find the ref. 5134P of particular interest.

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.

Patek Philippe advertises the Calatrava line as the "very essence of the round wristwatch." With a stunning feature set that includes a minimalistic design a broad dial and a thin bezel it isn't hard to see why the company holds this dress watch in such high regard. The Patek 5119J that is presented here today is a handsome gold example that pairs an 18 karat yellow gold 36mm round case with a contrasting black alligator strap bracelet and a sophisticated white dial. The time is displayed via simple Roman hour markers and long sweeping hour and minute hands. The seconds are displayed in a register just above the 6-hour marker. If you're in the market for an entry-level gold Patek dress watch the Calatrava 5119J is an excellent option to consider.

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.