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First Vintage Patek!
I've been hunting for my first vintage Patek for some time, particularly a time-only and over-sized Calatrava from the 40s or 50s with a seconds subdial. With the help of a private collector, I just landed this gorgeous 35mm Ref. 2452 from the early 50s (still waiting for the Extract to confirm its exact birthday). Love the stepped lugs, and the light patina on the right side of the case, which appears to have been rarely if ever polished (very deep hallmarks!). Thrilled to have this piece of horological artwork in my very modest collection (which if my wife has anything to say about it, will stop RIGHT HERE...).
Wow what a beautiful vintage watch. Many congratulations. Regards Kev. [nt]
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Vintage Calatrava....
.....it is a superb area of Patek. Massive congratulations to you. The watch must be a dream to wear and own.
Best
Joe
Best
Joe
Huge congratulations. This PP is gorgeous and so timeless. I particularly like the stepped lugs as you mentioned and the hands. Very nice
Enjoy and wear it in the best of your health.
Best wishes
Alkiro
Best wishes
Alkiro
Love your collection too - thanks
Nice to get "thumbs up" from so many fellow Purists whose pieces and taste I've long admired!
Thanks...
Love the watch, but always feels good (and re-assuring...!) to know that others share my appreciation for it. As a relative newbie, it's a scary proposition to pull the trigger on anything like this.
elegant & very beautiful...
wonderful catch, it is worth the effort !
wear in best health !!
as far as convincing wife, there was some idea in this forum before....
(I don't know who to credit, so a global Thank you !)
Best,
mahesh.,
wear in best health !!
as far as convincing wife, there was some idea in this forum before....
(I don't know who to credit, so a global Thank you !)
Best,
mahesh.,
Wonderful catch! Look at this case, the lugs, the dial... Do you happen to have some pictures of the movement? [nt]
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Movement pic
I haven't yet worked up the courage to open the case myself but got this pic from the seller....12-400 caliber.
Fabulous!
This 2452 of yours is beautiful and it shows a very refined design, especially regarding "stepped" elements.
This reference has a lot of traditional appeal while remaining pure.
Congratulations for the choice and finding this one and enjoy it well 
Best, Mark
This is just gorgeous
I love these sub seconds Calatrava models and the small size does'nt bother me at all.
Congrats!
GEO
congrats on, a stunning vintage patek which is classic, timeless and iconic. wear it in good health [nt]
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Fantastic Calatrava,Mark
I am sure it took you long to find the proper vintage Calatrava,I am afraid to start the same as I think it's going to be so hard to stop
Best,
Ahmed
Best,
Ahmed
A magnificent specimen, straight from the time machine
Everything is perfect, dial case and the size
Only bad news- you can't stop at one.......
Big congrats
Julian
Only bad news- you can't stop at one.......
Big congrats
Julian