Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Watch Ref 2509 FB 18kt Gold Case with Extract
Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Calatrava
Reference: 2509
Case: 18Kt Borgel Screw Back
Size: 35mm
Band: Leather with original AW buckle
Caliber: Hand Wind 12-400
Year: 1953
Box&Papers: Extract of the archive
Condition: 8/10
General Overview
Patek Philippe Ref. 2509, launched in 1950 and produced until the late 1960s, is a highly regarded "Grande Calatrava" known for its 35mm waterproof screw-back case. The 35mm cases were manufactured by François Borgel (Taubert Frères) and feature a screw-back design. They are recognized for their elegant, slightly curved lugs. Considered large for its time, it is often paired with Dauphine hands, a dot-dot minute track, and applied, faceted, pointed baton, or triangular indices.
Description and Condition Report
Beautiful and highly collectible Patek Vintage Dress Watch. Bearing the ref 2509 is known as “Grande Calatrava” for its 35mm size. 18Kt yellow gold, screw back, case in very good conditions with both gold hallmarks still visible. The Indelible original dial, with applied indices, it’s still clean and well preserved. Dauphine hands. Original unlogged crown. Original 18Kt AW buckle. Hand wind 12-400 movement. The watch is accompanied by the extract of the archive. Very good overall conditions.