Patek Philippe Calatrava rectangular dates to circa 2000 and

dates to circa 2000 and features a 40mm 18k white gold Oyster case

a decade before the Quartz Revolution changed the watchmaking game forever

It even includes its original packaging

is a lesson in simplicity

And that is—Rolex

Patek Philippe Calatrava rectangular dates to circa 2000 andPatek Philippe has long been known for its complicated watchmaking, but following the stock market crash of 1929, fewer clients had the means to purchase these high end timepieces. After securing a controlling interest in the firm, Jean and Charles Henri Stern decided to enlist the help of an English designer named David Penney to create a simple watch that would come in at a lower price point and appeal to the firms clientele. Using the principles