Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Outwardly simple

Outwardly simple

was responsible for some of our favorite timepieces from the mid-20th century

Launched in 1954

Rolex rolled out the Reference 16800

In the realm of vintage chronographs

Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Outwardly simplePatek Philippe has long been known for its complicated watchmaking, but following the stock market crash of 1929, fewer clients had the means to purchase these high end timepieces. After securing a controlling interest in the firm, Jean and Charles Henri Stern decided to create a simple watch that would come in at a lower price point and appeal to the firms clientele. Using the principles espoused by the Bauhaus school and its minimalist, function