Patek Philippe

The 2509 reference is one of those classic Patek Philippe time only watches that exude more charm than one thinks possible for a time only watch. I have told this story before, buty i saw this watch for auction several years ago. The auction condition rep...  

maybe even my favourite Calatrava fron your collection. CC

.......it has its own personality quite distinct from the others

to be fair, its the only time i got that lucky at auction!

Thank you for sharing your experience, it will help people wanting to get their watch from the auctions or older references in general. Enjoy them well Joe, it was very interesting reading Best, Mark

And a great story to go with it! Well done acquiring it. I always thoroughly enjoy your photos as well. I'd love to see a movement shot.

....its one of the things I don't do. I will let PP open them up etc, but i don't feel comnfortable opening them in case i do damage...which is very probably.

I'm suffering from 'exhibition caseback syndrome'

You took a chance and it paid off handsomely.

and if you add a nicely curved case, beautiful (original ) dauphine hands, the nice original big crown, and last but not least the nice 27-AM400 movement, you simply have a sublime Calatrava ! All what I love (except that I now have to renounce to any new... 

These beauties are quite sensitive and susceptible! If you leave them on their own too long they will think you prefer others and behave like forgotten beauties in the harem: they will become jealous and agressive ! LOL

sensual...and this great post is just another proof that you have to be smart to be lucky Cheers D

What else for a dress watch? I have been debating myself lately for a RG/YG classic watch bringing down the list of candidates to PP Calatrava or a VC Cornes de Vache. Manage to make up my mind finally, should be with me very soon!

I too am a huge fan of these classic vintage pieces, it's just an area that requires more knowledge then I currently possess to find these real gems. This one is stunning and has a particularly interesting history. Any idea why no "Swiss" designation on t... 

Absolutely stunning. PP does a perfect job restoring these vintage beauties. I have sent several watches to Geneva for full restoration (currently have two there now) and they come back looking brand new! I love your watch! Congrats...