Technical Details & Model History

• Case: 18k yellow gold Calatrava case, 35 mm
• Movement: manual-winding Patek Philippe caliber 27 SC
• Dial: original hard enamel dial with radium indexes
• Crystal: plexiglass
• Strap: black alligator leather
• Buckle: original Patek Philippe in 18k yellow gold
• Reference: 2533
• Production period: 1950s
• Condition: good, rare and authentic example

Key Features

• Elegant Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 2533
• Manual-winding caliber 27 SC, one of the finest Patek Philippe movements of the period
• Beautiful original hard enamel dial with radium indexes
• 35 mm case, a very modern size for a 1950s timepiece

Historical Context

During the 1950s, the Calatrava line represented the purest expression of elegance according to Patek Philippe. The ref. 2533 stands out for its balanced proportions and refined caliber 27 SC, one of the finest manual movements produced by the Geneva maison. Examples featuring original hard enamel dials with radium indexes are especially sought-after today by collectors, thanks to their strong visual character and historical authenticity.