1951 Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 / 2457, Stainless Steel Regulator Chronograph 1967 - late 1966 to

1967 - late 1966 to early 1967

8 1/2 inches

Band:  Breitling white rubber

Its thin Patek Philippe case is near mint

1951 Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 / 2457, Stainless Steel Regulator Chronograph 1967 - late 1966 toThe Patek Philippe showcases this very rare 1950's Patek Philippe ref. 2457 Calatrava in steel, one of the company's iconic watches, seldom seen in stainless steel. A successor to the famous ref. 96, the 2457 is essentially the sweep seconds version of the first Calatrava. Presumably a very early example, made as production was transitioning from the 96, its case back is unusually signed with both reference numbers. It is one of the original