Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage was responsible for some of

was responsible for some of our favorite timepieces from the mid-20th century

the Submariner and Fifty Fathoms

Outwardly simple

In the realm of vintage chronographs

the Reference 7970-5 is not as rare as the manufacture’s other vintage diver—the SuperCompressor

Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage was responsible for some ofPatek 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 create a simple watch that would come in at a lower price point and appeal to the firms clientele. Using the principles espoused by the Bauhaus school and its minimalist, function