Technical Details & Model History

• Case: elegant and well-proportioned 18k pink gold Calatrava case, 33 mm diameter
• Movement: manual-winding Patek Philippe caliber 10-200
• Dial: original enamel dial co-signed for "Gobbi Milano"
• Crystal: plexiglass
• Strap: black lizard leather strap
• Reference: 2598
• Period of production: 1950s
• Condition: excellent

Key Features

• Elegant Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 2598 in 18k pink gold
• Extremely rare original enamel dial co-signed "Gobbi Milano"
• One of the most desirable configurations among collectors of retailer-signed dials
• Classic and perfectly proportioned case, typical of the finest Calatrava watches of the 1950s
• Powered by the refined Patek Philippe caliber 10-200, renowned for its reliability and elegant architecture

Historical Context

During the 1950s, Patek Philippe produced some of the most elegant Calatrava watches in its history. The reference 2598 belongs to this golden era and stands out for the harmony of its proportions and the exceptional quality of its construction. Examples featuring a dial signed by Gobbi Milano—the historic Milanese retailer and long-standing partner of the Geneva manufacture—are especially sought after today, as they combine the rarity of the reference with the irresistible appeal of retailer-signed dials. Long admired by collectors, these co-signed pieces represent a fascinating intersection of watchmaking excellence and commercial history, making this pink gold Calatrava a truly remarkable collector's watch.