The Extract from the Patek Archive, which accompany this gentleman’s 18ct yellow gold mechanical Calatrava, confirm it was sold on Sept 14th 1948. The post-war period was a golden age of watch design and Patek crafted some of the most beautifully sculpted watch cases in the business. These dramatic claw-lugs are in superb condition with elegante curved  sweeping away from the perfectly smooth, concave bezel. The silver opaline dial sports bold applied gold markers with classic mid-century arabic markers on the quarter marks. Fitted to a brand new black alligator Patek strap with yellow gold Patek pin buckle.