Patek Philippe 5096 Calatrava 18k 1990s

Name: Patek Philippe 5096 Calatrava 18k 1990s
Brand: Patek Philippe
SKU: #1260
Price: 19900.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€19.900

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 5096, 18k Yellow Gold, 1990s - The essence of Calatrava — timeless, refined, and unmistakably Patek.

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5096 embodies everything that defines the maison’s design philosophy: restrained elegance, perfect proportion, and flawless craftsmanship.

Housed in a 33 mm 18k yellow gold case with gently downturned lugs, this Calatrava radiates understated sophistication. The silver dial—untouched and immaculate—features a small seconds at six and classic dauphine hands, perfectly harmonizing with the minimalist aesthetic.

This example is also a “Sigma Dial” variant, denoted by the twin sigma marks flanking “SWISS” at six o’clock—signifying that its hands and hour markers are made of solid gold.

Powered by the Patek Philippe Caliber 215 PS, this hand-wound movement is among the brand’s finest: beautifully finished, mechanically precise, and slim enough to preserve the Calatrava’s graceful silhouette.

Completed with its original black Patek Philippe strap and 18k gold buckle, this reference captures the enduring beauty of Patek’s most iconic line.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched silver colored dial in flawless condition
original hands & crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

original Patek Philippe black leather strap is showing some signs of use, but is still wearable
18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw down glass case back
some scratches on the case back
33 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 7.7 mm thick
reference: 5096
Year: 1990s
total weight: 50g

MOVEMENT:

Patek Philippe Cal. 215 PS - manual wind
18 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 10/2025
+4 sec/d / 270°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1260

Patek Philippe

Some names don’t need introduction — only reverence. Patek Philippe, founded in 1839, is one of the oldest and most respected watchmakers in the world. But more than that, it’s the name that lives at the very top of the collector’s imagination. For those who know, a vintage Patek Philippe isn’t simply a watch. It’s an heirloom of design, precision, and quiet prestige.

Every detail, every line, every movement has been considered. Case proportions that feel sculpted by time itself. Dials that remain perfectly legible, impossibly elegant, eternally relevant. And inside, movements so refined they’re often admired more than worn — bridges beveled by hand, gears finished to perfection, not for show, but for the integrity of the craft.

Whether it’s a Calatrava from the golden age of dress watches, a mid-century perpetual calendar, or a discreet reference once made in extremely limited numbers, a vintage Patek tells stories without ever raising its voice.

Collectors understand this: to own a vintage Patek Philippe is not about display. It’s about devotion — to heritage, to restraint, to the long arc of time. It’s for those who value rarity not in hype, but in meaning. Those who understand why “You never actually own a Patek Philippe…”

Well — you know the rest.

These watches are the summit of classic horology. Not because they try to be — but because they simply are. Wearing one connects you to a lineage of kings, scholars, and creators. And in a world where luxury too often shouts, Patek Philippe whispers — with unmatched grace and permanence.

Because some vintage watches impress.

But only a Patek Philippe moves you.

The buying process for deliveries to outside the European Union - insofar as your destination is relevant for import tax - is handled as followed:

1. You order the watch through our shop or by direct wire transfer

2. We claim the export documents at the German customs (takes 1 working day)

3. We are shipping the watch insured via DHL Express or Fedex (takes 2-3 days to reach your country)

4. You will receive an E-Mail with the requested import taxes from Fedex/DHL Express which you can pay online

5. The watch will be delivered usually within 5 working days (sometimes longer, depending on customs)

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Complete the look:

KARDINAL Calf Leather Watch Strap

€150

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