This is a beauty Patek Philippe Tear Drop 1509 Calatrave in 18K Yellow Gold . It is very rare to Patek Philippe with Extract from the Archives with date of munfacture: 1942 and date of sale: May15, 1943. Defiantly a collector watch. Please look at all the pictures, as they are part of the description. The watch is working and keeping time. This is a highly collectible watch. Very few left with this rare movement. Sure, to increase in value overtime, and a great addition to your collection. The condition of the watch is the same as it appears in the photos. The watch is working and is part of our new Certified Pre-Owned CPO Program. Contact me if you have any questions first.
| SPECIFICATION | |
| Brand: Patek Philippe - Model: Calatrava 1509 - Circa: 1942 | |
| Case | 18K Yellow Gold, with Tear Drops Lugs.. |
| Case Size | 35,00 mm without the crown and 42,00 mm Lug to Lug |
| Case Back | 18K Gold cover signed, with Snap on. |
| Crown | UnSigned |
| Crystal | Acrylic Sapphire Mineral Some Scratches, shows age & character |
| Bezel: | None. |
| Dial: | Super Rare Stain-Finished silvered Dial (Dial looks more cream like, great petina look) with raised gold hour markers. Swiss made Mark, with the seconds Hand at 6 O'clock. Shows light patina Please see picture for more detail. |
| Complication | Seconds, Date, Chronograph, Tachymeter, Day, Month, Moonphase, GMT, WorldTime, 24Hr Day Night, Big Date. |
| Movement | Manual-winding Patek Philippe 12-120 PS Subsidiary seconds hand |
| Movement Notes | Just inspected and in great shape. Please see pictures and as some old movements don't have a very clear marking. Movement is running. Keeps great time see below time testing. |
| Strap | Genuine Alligator , Lug Size: 18mm Please see picture. |
| Box | Come with Beautiful Vintage Style Box. Or Experts Watches Pouch |
| Reference # | 1509 Calatrava |
| Made in | Switzerland |
| Water Resistance | No. Please pressure test before water use. |
| Service Level | 3 (Please see Tab below for details) Please keep in mind when comparing serviced watches with none serviced watch. Price is at least $300-$500 more based on complications. Since old watch are like old cars you never know what you gone get. |
| Timing Test ** | 38 s/day In-House Time Test Results (See Service Level Tab)** |
| Certified Pre-Owned | Passed 25-point inspection. Please see tab below for details. |
| Warranty | 3-Month Service Warranty (Please see Tab below for details) |
| Notes: | All watch functions tested and operable. Circa 1942 |
