Audemars Piguet Calatrava

Audemars Piguet Waterproof Automatic Cal 2499 Steel Retailed by Gubelin

Understated in its design, the Audemars Piguet that we have here is a round 35mm stainless steel timepiece that showcases AP’s ability to create some of the most aesthetically pleasing traditional timepieces of the mid-century. Boasting an opaline cream sector dial with applied hour markers and the rare and desirable Gubelin co-signature, this timepiece is indeed a special piece. Made during the 1950s and featuring a screw-down caseback – an increasingly important trait at the time for dress watches and other non-sports watches – this timepiece boasts a capable and rugged design that lends itself to the modern demands collectors have for their watches. With its chunky lugs, sloped bezel, screwdown caseback, and large 35mm profile, this automatic timepiece is indeed a wonderful celebration of just how timeless mid-century timepieces are, and how rugged their designs can still be after several decades. Brand : Audemars Piguet Dimensions : 35mm Model : Waterproof Automatic 'Calatrava Movement : Automatic cal. 2499 Reference : N/A Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 1950s Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch only Dial Color : Cream THE DIAL Boasting an opaline cream sector dial, this example's display is wonderfully understated with its applied hour markera giving it a nice depth, however, its Gubelin co-signature is what really elevates this timepiece into the realm of the rare and desirable. THE CONSTRUCTION Sporting a stainless steel case that measures 35mm in diameter with chunky lugs and a prominent sloped bezel, this timepiece's construction perfectly aligns with the market's current sizing conventions. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.