Introduction: Patek Philippe 1516R Vintage Calatrava; The watch is made of 18K Rose gold, t he case measuring 32.5mm. The watch is fitted with a 12" 400 caliber, 18-jewel manual wind movement #722676; case # 304777. The watch has had recent factory service and restoration with mint silvered white raised gold roman and baton indexes original dial, original crown. The case maker is by Antoine Gerlach (4) the same case maker as the Ref. 96, and the larger version of the 1589. The watch is further accompanied with a brown Patek alligator strap and Patek gold buckle.
The watch is triple signed, dial, case, and movement.
Specifications:
Movement: 12"-400 caliber, 18-jewels, with sub second manual wind movement
Case Diameter: 32.5 mm
Dial Color: Silvered
Band Type: Patek Philippe Brown Alligator
Functions: Time only
Condition: Excellent mint condition, original dial, crown and Baton hands and raised gold hour markers.
Essay: 1516: The 1516 was in production from 1941 until the early 1950s, available in yellow and pink gold, with subsidiary or sweep center seconds. There were 2 series, the 1st with a 12”200 caliber, the 2nd with the 12”400 caliber.