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Love the side profile of the case with the indentations ! Reminds me of

the Brequet watches with similar features.

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The “Empire” Calatrava

By: quattro : December 10th, 2025-07:12

The Patek Philippe Ref. 2511 is one of the largest and rarest of the 1950s Calatrava models. The 36.5 mm case has a signature “ empire ” style with fluted lugs and case flanks . The dial features very particular dots & pyramid indexes at 3 and 9 o'clock (...

in answer to your original question- yes indeed Very much!!

By: watch-guy.com : December 10th, 2025-09:15

I'm not surprised !!!

By: quattro : December 10th, 2025-11:25

The Freccero example looks incredible. And I like the indexes at 3 and 9 very much. Best, Emmanuel

Agree totally!!!

By: aperna : December 10th, 2025-12:07

I'm not surprised that you like this ref. too, Tony!

By: quattro : December 10th, 2025-12:35

Best, Emmanuel

Very nice — the first example in rose gold is captivating.

By: orahu : December 10th, 2025-11:38

Absolutely, wonderful !

By: quattro : December 10th, 2025-12:35

Best, Emmanuel

They don’t make them like they used to.

By: gary_g : December 10th, 2025-11:41

Unfortunately !

By: quattro : December 10th, 2025-12:35

Best, Emmanuel

Love the side profile of the case with the indentations ! Reminds me of

By: GLau : December 10th, 2025-14:00

the Brequet watches with similar features.

True, the Breguet feel is obvious!

By: quattro : December 10th, 2025-14:06

Best, Emmanuel

definitely "borrowed" the Breguet coin edge...

By: xto : December 11th, 2025-22:34

.... but then rather hid it deep as if to say "Did we do that?"

I like your humorous description!

By: quattro : December 12th, 2025-14:57

It might be the reason why they never did it again. Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel