Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold strap-roll These Patek Philippe loupes were

These Patek Philippe loupes were originally given to VIP customers by official Patek Authorized Dealers

One of the rarest Omega sports…

gilt dials were eventually replaced by simpler pad-printed versions

- UG Cal 285 manual wind movement

Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold strap-roll These Patek Philippe loupes wereIntroduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe Reference 96 is the original Calatrava, created during the Great Depression as a simpler, more accessible, and modern wristwatch. Designed by David Penney, its Bauhaus inspired, minimalist aesthetic helped define the modern dress watch, featuring a 31 mm case, a clean dial, and a small seconds display. It was the first serially produced wristwatch to carry a formal Patek Philippe reference number. Produced from