1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 Mens Watch - 18K Gold

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 Mens Watch - 18K GoldArguably the company's most well known vintage model, the Ref. 96, introduced in the 1930's, was Patek Philippe's first creation from the Calatrava collection. It is the original Calatrava a true icon, occupying a prestigious place among the great wristwatches of the 19th century and the first model of what many consider today to be the most elegant and distinguished line of dress watches: the Calatrava. Launched in 1932, it was not only the first

Case condition: Excellent with fairly light wear and slivers of gold wear along the edges of the lugs

9 or better out of 10 condition - on the wrist it looks like new

The Rolex dial has custom refinished to a striking green color that shifts its brightness as the light moves across it

Featuring a timeless face

Because of this extra care and craftsmanship

Powering the watch is Omega's top-tier caliber 563 movement

Comparing it to the Rolex

Today's offering showcases this classic retro Omega De Ville in beautifully restored condition

It is in rare untouched near new-old-stock condition

making it capable of withstanding shocks of up to 5

Movement type: TAG Heuer Swiss automatic

1065 automatic movement