{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-2568-in-18k-yellow-gold-with-gay-freres-bracelet-w3619","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava 2568 in 18k Yellow Gold with Gay Frerès Bracelet","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"160\"\u003eIntroduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe Calatrava marked a defining moment for the brand. At a time when restraint and clarity were essential, Patek created a watch built on purity of form rather than excess. The name “Calatrava” was inspired by the historic Calatrava Cross, carried by knights who marched through Spain and Portugal during the Middle Ages—a symbol of strength, balance, and discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"160\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"564\"\u003e.The Calatrava was conceived as a refined, time-only watch with universal appeal and played a key role in stabilizing the brand after Jean and Charles Henri Stern acquired Patek Philippe in the same year. Its design followed a clear Bauhaus-influenced philosophy: eliminate the unnecessary and allow proportion, precision, and craftsmanship to speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"564\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"930\"\u003eThis rare Calatrava was introduced by Patek Philippe in the early 1950s and remained in production into the 1960s and 1970s. It features a distinctive case with faceted, hooded lugs, creating a unique and elegant profile on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"930\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1166\"\u003eThis particular example is executed in 18k yellow gold and measures 32mm ( wearing a bit bigger since the dial large and the bezel “thin!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1166\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1307\"\u003eIt features a small winding crown and a snap-back case. Fitted to the watch is a rare 18k gold Gay Frères super cool shaped bracelet made for Patek Philippe, which beautifully complements the case design. The bracelet fits wrists up to 19 cm and is fully detachable of the watch , so one could fit a leather strap as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1307\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1632\"\u003eThe dial is a lovely silvered color, featuring simple stick markers with faceted markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9. A small running seconds sits in the lower half of the dial, while the upper half is signed with a classic black enamel Patek Philippe signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1632\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1887\"\u003ePowering this rare Calatrava is the hand-wound Caliber 10-200 movement, which has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and is ready for many years of enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1887\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2050\"\u003eFor the collector who values understated elegance and original details, this Calatrava—with its rare bracelet—is a truly refined offering. If this speaks to you, let’s start a conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2050\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2241\"\u003e\u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2257\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2261\"\u003ePatek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2568\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2304\"\u003e32mm 18k yellow gold case with snap -back case back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2359\"\u003eSilver dial with applied faceted markers stick-hands, hard enamel signature , small running seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2463\"\u003eGay Frères 18 kt yellow gold bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2504\"\u003eCaliber 10-200 hand wound movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2542\"\u003eCase number 515xxx , movement no 744xxx dating to ca. 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2604\"\u003eFully serviced by our watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2640\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2672\"\u003eFree worldwide FedEx Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52775183352149,"sku":"W-3619","price":14750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/7450\/3738\/files\/W-3619PatekPhilippeCalatravain18kyellowgoldwithGayFreresbraceletref2568_512_1x1_2ecdf2e1-2a7a-47f6-b6ff-6111e4eebe84.jpg?v=1772183241","url":"https:\/\/www.bulangandsons.net\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-2568-in-18k-yellow-gold-with-gay-freres-bracelet-w3619","provider":"Bulang and Sons Int.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}