FabR
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Many thanks for sharing this gem with my forum, Chk -- a reference we definitely don't see often here! ;-) These original, interesting threads from members all over the world are precisely those we like, and I'm glad we are seeing so many recently.
This particular reference is a truly charming and seldom discussed Calatrava, produced for only a few years around the middle of the past century. It can still be acquired at an excellent value in today's market.
Congrats on being able to seize one, and thanks again for sharing with the forum! 
FabR (Patek moderator)
💰1730 Marketplace Listings for Patek Philippe›Patek Philippe Calatrava · 2 for sale · 8377 discussions›
After lunch, in the shade
Have a good day, chk Reference 2429, new acquisition. 50s double lugs. ...
Nice piece and the
lugs are very interesting ! What size is the watch and how does it wear ? The lugs make it look bigger.
Ex lugs about 32mm
Yes I agree the long lugs make the piece wear 'big'. Similarly I have experience with a Patek 96 which is quoted 30.8mm and, standing on long lugs, wears much 'bigger'. The 96's relatively large crown (of the 12'200 movement) also helps.
Thank you! I was lucky to see the 2429
And executed the sale as quickly as I reasonably could. Chk
Thank you! The strap is fairly multinational:
Cognac colored Chicago-an shell Cordovan (horsehide) made into a strap by Accurate Form, Japan.
Many thanks for sharing this gem with my forum, Chk -- a reference we definitely don't see often here! ;-) These original, interesting threads from members all over the world are precisely those we like, and I'm glad we are seeing so many recently.
This particular reference is a truly charming and seldom discussed Calatrava, produced for only a few years around the middle of the past century. It can still be acquired at an excellent value in today's market. Congrats on being able to seize one, and t...
Some aspects of these Calatravas are just so refined:
The lug shapes, 'raised' lacquer print on the name & seconds / minute tracks, the durability of a silvered dial against the elements, etc.. I can't fathom how people organized themselves to make these pieces 70 years ago.
magnificent vintage piece. Love to see these vintage pieces from the 50's . So much charm and design . Enjoy . The lugs and crown make it look quite "masculine"
And the dial looks to be in excellent condition Julian
I Had No Idea
That this watch even existed. It is BEAUTIFUL . A great strength of our community is that people like me,(certainly not an expert) can look and learn . The benefit of participating is enormous. Thank you so much for posting this watch!