Patek Philippe Calatrava 5053

Patek Philippe, a gentleman's reference 5053 Calatrava gold wristwatch, the signed dial with Arabic numeral hour markers within a railway minute track, steel Breguet hands, date at six, the crown signed with Calatrava cross, the hinged case back marked for 18 ct, gold and numbered 425 9,107 and fitted with a calibre, 315/50 2,30 Jewel self winding movement numbered 335 7631, mounted on a brown leather strap. The buckle marked for 18 ct

Provenance: Sir Michael Parkinson's Patek Philippe. Whether in print, on radio or as host of Britain s most iconic talk show, Sir Michael Parkinson was a household name for a generation. Born in a pit village he cut his teeth in local journalism, moved into television in the 60 s and in 1971 became the host of the show that sealed his reputation as a much loved and revered National Treasure. As the host of Parkinson he interviewed more than 2,000 guests representing the most important and influential cultural figures of the 20 th and early 21 st century. From Hollywood icons to sports stars, actors and comedians as well as literary and intellectual figures, Parkinson was the perfect vehicle to showcase Sir Michael Parkinson s inimitable interviewing style that was rooted in journalistic rigour, respect for the guest, the ability to listen and to give time and space for a true conversation to emerge. His watches reflect his timeless, classic gentlemanly style.