Patek Philippe Calatrava Gilt The mid-40s was an interesting

The mid-40s was an interesting time for aviation

now is the time to snag unusual pieces like this one for reasonable prices

and we’re just thankful that such an important movement is housed in such a good looking watch

and the Caliber 60466E movement ticking away inside beneath the shielding of an anti-magnetic dust cover is the last serially produced British-made movement (and there has not been another since

The contract was granted to two manufactures: Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC

Patek Philippe Calatrava Gilt The mid-40s was an interestingWhy We Love It Patek Philippe is one of the few brands that knows how to execute simple perfection. Over the years, their dress line Calatrava has evolved, but the look remains unmistakable and iconic, and its rich history provides the vintage enthusiast with a variety of choices in metals, sizes, and tiny details to obsess over. This particular example, a Reference 2484 is finished in 18k yellow gold and features a satin silver dial with applied