The Calatrava - puristic elegance
In this sense, the Calatrava model from Patek Philippe is the prototype of the elegant, round wristwatch. The aesthetic round shape plays a special role in the Patek Philippe Calatrava. Patek Philippe's luxury watches inspire today, as they did back then, with their balanced elegance. The Calatrava model from Patek Philippe also embodies the style of the Swiss watch manufacturer and is compatible with all trends, so that several generations can enjoy the chronograph. The Calatrava offers, for example, a wide polished bezel, an extra-flat design and Clous de Paris decor. This makes the Calatrava collection extremely versatile in its design. The Calatrava model from Patek Philippe - the five highlights in brief: Tradition that has proven itself since 1932 first Patek Philippe chronometer with reference number (96) elegant cases that you can choose from in white, red and yellow gold one of the most prestigious and famous dress watches in-house caliber.
Inspiration from the Bauhaus style
The Patek Philippe Calatrava did not always have the image of a conservative timepiece. The first models in this collection appeared in 1932 and thus have an impressive history. Hardly any other brand can look back on such a history. The designers of Patek Philippe's luxury watches were not bound by tradition at the time, but were interested in innovation. At the beginning of the 1930s, the founders of the watch manufacturer were inspired by the Bauhaus style - a German art school. Bauhaus means focusing on the essentials and avoiding any ornate details. The Calatrava was an innovation at the time.
Historic company emblem - the lily cross
The Calatrava series takes its name from the lily cross, a symbol that was worn by a Spanish Catholic knightly order in the Middle Ages. Jean-Adrien Philippe comes from the village that has the Calatrava cross on its coat of arms. This is probably one reason why the luxury brand uses the motif as its company emblem. In 1887, the Patek Philippe company registered the symbol as its logo. The Spanish Catholic knightly order of Calatrava was founded in 1158 and adopted the lily cross as its symbol after monks saved the city of the same name from Arab invaders. Antoine Patek was a devout Catholic and probably knew the historical significance of the symbol. From 1887, the Patek Philippe brand initially manufactured pocket watches and then also fine wristwatches that were marked with the Calatrava cross. The emblem can be found on the case backs, winding crowns and clasps of Patek Philippe's luxury watches. The elegant Calatrava model by Patek Philippe has been the company's flagship since 1932 (reference 96), making it the company's most frequently produced timepiece. The design of the Calatrava model by Patek Philippe still recalls the symbolism of the Calatrava cross - timelessly simple and elegant.
