Patek Philippe

Just a perfect daily classic.

Regards
Rene

Thanks for reminding us of this beauty.

Regards,

Richard.

the size of the case seems to be the major differentiation factor.  From 32mm for the 40's through to 35mm to37mm in the 60's and 70's, and here we are 2010 with a hockey puck on the wrist.

my favorites include Ref 3445 and the first automatic ref 2526

~benio

There is no cotest. This is the classiest calatrava
The curves are perfect

With some marvellous photos of some simply classic Calatravas.
Please keep them coming.

and another one like this comes to my mind:

PP 3960G - from 1989; 33 mm

That beauty in 37 or 38 mm would be hard to beat

Oliver

... and the two best of the Officer's Calatravas I think!

Classic and mother of all calatravas 5116G Enamel

... but in the interest of keeping the thread going, here is an acquisition that arrived on my doorstep yesterday.... 

I wouldn't put this 5000R up against a 2526, 96 or 570 as far as depicting the quintessential Calatrava - but I sure love it.  My company's logo and brand are based on a copper theme, so this what I came up with - after much searching,  for my "Company Watch".

I was afraid that the 34mm case would look way too small on me, but once again Patek figures out a way to give this little guy a comanding presence on the wrist!

Steve

but one that I really like. Congrats, Steve!

Oliver

To be this generous you must be in gold mining,

its a beautiful look
~ benio

I bought the watch for myself!  As CEO (and a watch collector) I just wanted a piece that blended my passions for watches and my company.

I hope our people don't start asking for them as retirement gifts - I had a hard enough time finding mine!

Steve