Patek Philippe Calatrava
First Series - Extract - Serviced
Basic Info
Listing code : Q8AQR5
Brand : Patek Philippe
Model : Calatrava
Reference number : 2525
Dealer product code : 2136
Movement : Manual winding
Case material : Yellow gold
Bracelet material : Leather
Year of production : 1953
Condition : Used (Very good)
Most Recent Servicing : December 1, 2025
Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : Switzerland, Geneve
Price : CHF24,000
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Manual winding
Caliber/movement : 10-200
Case
Case material : Yellow gold
Case diameter : 36 mm
Thickness : 8 mm
Dial : Silver
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Leather
Other
Product safety : Show information
The watch comes with its extract from Patek Philippe.
CONDITION
This yellow gold Patek Philippe Calatrava is in very good condition considering its age.
The case and bezel are in very good condition with a few light scratches and signs of wear.
The dial is in good condition, as are the hands.
The watch is in perfect working order. The last service, carried out by our professional watchmaker, was in December 2025.
The pin buckle is in very good condition with a few scratches from wear. The strap is in new condition. It fits a wrist circumference of up to 7.5 inches.
ABOUT THIS WATCH
The Patek Philippe Calatrava 2525 is one of the most accomplished interpretations of the elegant, architectural style developed by the manufacturer in the mid-1950s. Introduced in 1953, it stands out for its construction, which was rare for the time: a concave bezel, a crown integrated into the case, and above all, faceted and sculpted lugs, the signature feature of cases made by Wenger (key no. 1). Measuring 36 mm in diameter and only X mm thick, it embodied a modern aesthetic for its time and remains one of the most sought-after vintage Calatravas today.
The first series, produced in very small quantities, is recognizable by its clipped case back, which was replaced a few years later by a screw-down case back to improve water resistance. However, all share the same refined construction, and only about thirty examples have been recorded, all configurations combined.
The dial, manufactured by Stern Frères, features faceted dagger-shaped applied hour markers, the number 12 applied at 12 o'clock, and a small seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The inscriptions, hand-engraved and then enamelled in black, are perfectly visible and raised, symbolizing the craftsmanship excellence of those years. The dauphine hands provide a subtle balance, typical of Patek Philippe models from the 1950s.
The watch is powered by the manual caliber 10-200, an ultra-thin movement bearing the Poinçon de Genève, renowned for its precision and quality of finish.
