Patek Philippe Calatrava bfcm24 horological uniqueness and killer looks

horological uniqueness and killer looks rarely combine so effortlessly

There were two dials offered on the Mark II — a traditional triple-register black dial that was virtually identical to that of the original Professional

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and a matching President bracelet with a signed hidden deployant clasp

a crisp and flawless glossy white dial with applied luminous bâton indices

Patek Philippe Calatrava bfcm24 horological uniqueness and killer looksFirst presented in 1932 with the Reference 96, the Patek Philippe Calatrava is the benchmark for classic mens dress watches. The groundbreaking reference set the stage for nearly every piece Patek has released since, and became the blueprint for other brands approaches to classy mens timepieces. Heavily influenced by the Bauhaus design philosophy, the Calatrava was then considered extremely modern with its minimalist, less is more approach to watch