Lifestyle Watches are pleased to offer to market this exceptional 2012 Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 5153G in excellent condition.Patek Philippe has been pursuing traditional Genevan watchmaking artistry without interruption since 1839. The manufacture benefits from full creative freedom, which allows it to design, develop, and craft watches that connoisseurs consider to be the world’s finest – as pledged by its founders Antoine Norbert de Patek and Adrien Philippe. In addition to exceptional skills, Patek Philippe also nurtures a tradition of innovation that has meanwhile been crowned by over one hundred patents.For 130 years now, a graphic symbol associated with the name Patek Philippe has been enthusing connoisseurs and aficionados of high-end watchmaking artistry. It is the Calatrava cross that the venerable Genevan manufacture officially registered as its legally protected trademark on April 27, 1887. Today, the name Calatrava also has another meaning at Patek Philippe: it identifies an entire family of wristwatches that stand out with understated elegance and a timelessly beautiful design vocabulary. It has its roots in the Ref. 96 launched in 1932. The design of the timepiece was inspired by the Bauhaus style based on the principle that form follows function – a signpost for modern wristwatches.This Calatrava reference 5153G-001 is finished in 18ct white gold and features the half hunter ‘Officers’ style case with a hinged caseback that shows off the beautifully finished self-winding calibre 324 movement with date. It has an eye catching black dial with a hand finished guilloche center and applied white gold hour markers and is finished off with an original black crocodile strap and white gold deployant clasp showcasing the stunning aforementioned Calatrava Cross.The watch also benefits from being serviced in April 24 prior to being purchased by the previous owner.
