Brand: PATEK PHILIPPE

Model: Oversize calatrava ref 570 white gold with archives from 1966

Year: 1966

Reference: 570G

Case: 18K White gold

Movement: Patek cal.27SC manual wind

Bracelet: Leather

Buckle: Patek white gold

Diameter: 36mm

Accessories: Certificate of Archives from Patek

Price: 34.000€

A rare and highly compelling example of the Patek Philippe Calatrava, reference 570, crafted in white gold and distinguished by its bold, thick lugs and snap-back case. With a diameter of 36 mm, the watch was considered oversized for its era, anticipating modern proportions while retaining classical elegance. Originally sold on April 23, 1956, this example features its confirmed silver dial with central seconds, dauphine hands, applied gold indexes, and pearled minute track. Powered by the celebrated manual-winding caliber 27SC, it represents a superb synthesis of technical excellence, restrained design, and historical significance. Offered with its archive extract, this watch stands as a refined and authoritative expression of mid-20th-century Patek Philippe watchmaking.

The white gold case is exceptionally attractive, preserved in a remarkably sharp state with only minimal signs of polishing. Crafted in 18-carat white gold, it features thick, sculptural lugs of a particularly distinctive and rare design, lending the watch a strong architectural presence. The snap-on caseback is characteristic of the reference, while the crown is correctly signed with the Patek Philippe emblem. All hallmarks remain crisp and clearly legible, underscoring the integrity and originality of the case.

The original silvered dial displays a beautifully nuanced patina, confirmed by the Patek Philippe archives. Of special note is the rare central seconds configuration, an uncommon and highly desirable feature within the Calatrava lineage. The dial is further enhanced by elegant dauphine hands and applied baton hour markers in gold, harmoniously contrasted against the softly aged silver surface. A finely executed pearled minute track frames the dial, contributing both depth and refinement to the overall composition. The balance and clarity of the dial exemplify Patek Philippe’s understated yet exacting aesthetic standards of the period.

A rare and elegant white gold Calatrava, combining an unusually large case for its era with a beautifully patinated silver dial and central seconds, preserved in outstanding condition and accompanied by its Patek Philippe archive extract.