Calatrava "Riccio"

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Calatrava
Reference Number: 1491J
Movement: Manual winding
Gender: Men’s
Time Period: 1951
Box: No
Papers: Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives

THE CALIBER

Caliber: 12''120
Jewels: 18

THE CASE

Case Material: 18K yellow gold
Case Diameter: 34 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Waterproof: -
Bezel Material: Fixed 18K yellow gold
Glass: Acrylic Crystal
Caseback:  Solid
Dial: Silver
Dial Numerals: 18K yellow gold applied faceted baton (lapped) hour indices, outer perlé minute track around the outer rim

THE BRACELET / STRAP

Bracelet Material: Blue Leather
Buckle: Tang
Buckle Material: Generic gold plated (an original 18K yellow gold straight ardillon buckle can be purchased separately)

THE FUNCTIONS

Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock

FURTHER READING

Round-shaped case, brushed and polished
18K yellow gold applied dauphine-shaped hour/minute hands and leaf-shaped small second hand
Solid 18K yellow gold snap-on case back
18K yellow gold fancy scroll lugs
This Caliber 12''120 is a mechanical movement that is rhodium-plated, with fausses côtes decoration, a straight-line lever escapement, a cut bimetallic compensation balance, a blued steel Breguet balance spring, and swan-neck micrometer regulator. It is adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions.
This model with scrolled lugs had a bold design that set it apart from the era's more traditional wristwatches.
This reference 1491 is nicknamed by collectors "Riccio," meaning lock as the scroll lugs are similar to a curly lock of hair. It is also called "Fernandel," like the French comedian, who proudly wore this reference.
Incomplete (no box, extract from the Patek Philippe archives)

Warranty & authenticity

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Every item has undergone a thorough inspection by our knowledgeable technicians, ensuring full originality (unless stated otherwise) and perfect working condition to assure you get everything as expected. We know the value of security.
To provide further peace of mind, we offer a 12-month limited warranty alongside any remaining manufacturer’s warranty on all our luxury timepieces and fine jewelry from the date of purchase.
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Shipping & Returns

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