Refined Simplicity — A pure expression of elegance, designed with quiet confidence.
Patek Philippe’s Calatrava line is a cornerstone of timeless dress watch design, and this reference 2598 is a prime example of the brand’s understated brilliance. Crafted in the mid-1950s, this piece features a 33 mm 18k rose gold case with short angled lugs — a silhouette that feels both balanced and characterful on the wrist.
Its vertically brushed silver sub-second dial is accented by a delicate rose gold stick handset and matching indices, radiating refinement with every glance. The subtle texture and clarity speak to Patek’s obsession with precision — not just mechanically, but visually.
Adding to its charm: the watch still wears its original Patek Philippe leather strap and rose gold buckle — a rare and collector-worthy detail.
Understated yet undeniably luxurious, this Calatrava is a quiet celebration of the mid-century ideal: less noise, more meaning.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched silver vertically brushed dial in flawless condition
- original hands & crown
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- original Patek Philippe black leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 1.4 mm thick
- original Patek Philippe 18k rose gold buckle
CASE:
- excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
- 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Emile Vichet SA
- 33 mm (without crown) / 39 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 8 mm thick
- reference: 2598
- year: 1955-1960
- total weight: 36 g
MOVEMENT:
- Patek Philippe Cal. 10-200 - manual wind
- 18 jewels, 19800 A/h, 36 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 07/2025
- +9 sec/d / 300°
BOX & PAPERS:
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GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1063