Patek Philippe Calatrava 2458R

Rare 1950s Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511, the 'Empire' model, features a unique design with fluted lugs, pyramid indexes, and limited production in rose or yellow gold. Crafted by Dubois & Cie and Stern Frères.

Rare and significant, Patek Philippe Ref. 2458 is linked to J.B. Champion Observatory watch. Features dots & pyramid indexes at 3 and 9 o'clock, similar to 'Empire' Calatrava. Example by Rocco Vitale shown.

Introduction Let me put the things straight. Modern oversized watches are not my cup of tea. Anything above a 40 mm diameter hardly gets my attention. I still remember that, 15 years, ago the 37 mm 5107 reference was called the ‘Calatrava Grande Taille‘ i.e. the ‘Large Size Calatrava’. The 42 mm dia

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