Patek Philippe Calatrava Patina a complication in a wristwatch

a complication in a wristwatch was viewed as exactly that: complicated to produce and operate

patented in 1970

With the introduction of the Mark XI

masterminded by a giant in the field

The introduction of aerial combat and timed artillery strikes necessitated a timepiece that could be read at a glance

Patek Philippe Calatrava Patina a complication in a wristwatchPatek Philippe is one of the few brands that knows how to execute simple perfection. Over the years, their dress line Calatrava has evolved, but the look remains unmistakable and iconic, and its rich history provides the vintage enthusiast with a variety of choices in metals, sizes, and tiny details to obsess over. This particular example, a Reference 3562J, features a 33mm 18k yellow gold case a champagne sunburst 'sigma' dial with applied yellow