Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 1996 The case is really strong

The case is really strong all round

case and movement

When the dial turns gently brown…

The Rolex Air-King has long been one of the most understated members of the Rolex family

Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 1996 The case is really strongIntroduced 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