1950's Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Large Antimagnetic Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? 1950's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Large Antimagnetic Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold Oversized Calatrava - Very Pleasing & Classic - 1 Year Warranty Today’s offering showcases this fantastic and highly desirable Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2532 in 18K gold - and most importantly, in the larger full-size "Grande" Calatrava configuration. Among vintage Calatravas, the reference 2532 occupies an elegant position. It has the restrained seriousness that makes vintage Patek so appealing: not loud, not decorative for decoration’s sake, but quietly substantial in the places that matter - proportion, case architecture, dial execution, movement quality, and the way the whole watch sits on the wrist. The reference 2532 is one of the more satisfying mid-century Patek dress watches because it gives the collector the old-world Patek experience without the very small wrist presence that keeps many 1940s and 1950s Calatravas from being worn often today. At approximately 34.5mm - 35mm in diameter, it wears larger than many of its mid-century counterparts and changes how the watch is experienced. They are sought after by collectors because they bridge eras. Many Calatravas of the era measure closer to 30–32mm, which, while historically correct, can wear modestly by modern standards. The 2532 preserve all the romance of the 1940s - 1950s while offering modern wrist presence. It offers a presence that feels contemporary while remaining completely faithful to its mid-century origins. It has a desirable combination - vintage soul with modern wearability. It has all of its original parts. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Country of origin: Switzerland Year built: c. 1953 Year sold: c. 1963 Serial no.: 720,482 Model: Ref. 2532, Grande Calatrava Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: 18K gold Case markings (outside): 18K, Presented to Oscar R. Riemer Jr. upon his retirement by his associates of Valley Mould and Iron Corp. 7-1-1963 Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co. Genève Swiss; case no. 675,437, 2532 Case condition: Presents in excellent condition with light signs of previous polishing and light wear. The top right lug has one very small mark. Both of its hallmarks are crisp. Dial: Silver, signed Patek Philippe with original raised enamel printing, 18K gold applique dagger indices, subsidiary seconds register at six Dimensions: Approx. 34.5 - 35mm wide (excluding crown) by 40mm long lug tip-to-tip  Hands: Original, gold luminous "dauphines" Movement type: Extremely high grade, cal. 12’’’-120, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator Movement markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Isochronism and Five Positions, Eighteen 18 Jewels, 720482, Cal. 12-400 Jewels: 18 rubies Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands which include Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 10505