Patek Philippe Calatrava Aerospace powered by a manually winding

powered by a manually winding Valjoux movement

Housed in a 40mm 18K rose gold case with teardrop lugs

as collectors scramble to find the next big thing

despite their similarities

beautifully patinated dial and handset

Patek Philippe Calatrava Aerospace powered by a manually windingPatek 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