Patek Philippe Calatrava founders old-world ashtrays to desk sculptures

old-world ashtrays to desk sculptures — these are the types of mementos that heavily tug on our nostalgic heart strings and further sate our impulse for preservation and storytelling

The 40mm bead blasted tegimented steel case and 'H'-link bracelet features a pair of chronograph pushers and a large screw-down crown protected by a set of crown-guards

the Type 57SC or Aerolithe was held together with external rivets

and Patek Philippes Calibre 9'90 hand-cranking movement within

Powered by Patek's Calibre 315 SC automatic winding movement

Patek Philippe Calatrava founders old-world ashtrays to desk sculpturesFirst 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