{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-ref-1503-satin-silver-fab-suisse-dial-w-box-extract","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 1503 - Satin Silver 'Fab Suisse' Dial W\/ Box \u0026 Extract","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Patek Philippe Calatrava. Arguably the brands most iconic model line, and purest expression of the brand. Their \u003cem\u003eraison d'etre \u003c\/em\u003eif you will.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe line has been a hit since its debut in 1932. So much so, that the name \"Calatrava\" itself has become something of a byword within the watch industry for traditionally styled, no-frills dress watches that simply tell the time. Over the course of its nearly 100-years of production, there have been seemingly countless iterations within the line, with variations in the metal they are made in, with their size, dial configurations, and eventually, complications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Calatrava that we have here, a Reference 1503, is a not often seen model executed in stainless steel. Dating to 1948, 35mm case features gorgeous 'teardrop' lugs with a 20mm spacing, which lend themselves to a visually pleasing presence and more modern wearing experience on the wrist. It remains in very strong condition overall, with symmetrical lugs, correct finishing, a steel crown, and a snap-back caseback. Inside, the silver dial is also well-preserved, with excellent black 'raised' enamel signature and indices, applied 'pencil' and 'Arabic' indices and a matching 'feuille' handset. It is powered by Patek's Calibre 12-120 manual-winding movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditionally, this piece comes with its leather box and extract from the archives confirming production in 1948.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis lesser-known reference is elevated simplicity at its absolute best — the very essence of the Calatrava. And being stainless steel, rare for any Calatrava, makes this very simple piece a real sleeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere are watches, and then there are \u003cem\u003ewatches! \u003c\/em\u003eThis is one of the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51785692610877,"sku":"OC3149","price":28750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/PATEK_CALATRAVA_GRASSHOPPER_STRAP_WEB_1_c43e44f5-48c5-4ff1-8cd9-13fd64a18176.jpg?v=1780595291","url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-ref-1503-satin-silver-fab-suisse-dial-w-box-extract","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}