This Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 2594R is similarly known as a ‘’Disco Volante’’, a nickname proposed by Italian collectors translating directly to ‘’flying saucer’’ due to its distinguishing wide-bezel proportions. As with many watches from the same period, this example from the 1950s is sized at 32 mm. and fully cased in 18k rose gold, bearing engraved hour markers and a completely smooth bezel. Inside the case back, we find the manual calibre 23-300 and a particularly collectable hallmark, the number 2 inside a key, a reference to the casemaker being Frédéric Baumgartner SA. This particular timepiece comes with its original red Patek Philippe case and certificate of origin from the Republic and Canton of Geneva.
Case: 18ct. pink gold
Movement: 23-300
Diameter: 32mm
Height: 6mm
Year: 1950s
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Ole Mathiesen applies the Danish design principles of simplicity, quality and focus to one of our most precious assets: time. The simplicity of the Ole Mathiesen watch calls for the ability to focus on what matters. And in the design process the watchmakers ask themselves: How can we design to last a century rather than a season? Always with the focus: the design is not finished when there is nothing left to add but rather when there is nothing left to remove.
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The unmistakable trademarks of Ole Mathiesen’s design are indebted to the three concepts on which his watch design was based – honesty tradition and quality. The design of Ole Mathiesen’s classic watch from 1962 builds on the design tradition that has its roots in functionalism and it represents the very essence of a timekeeping instrument being both timeless as well as timely offering a harmonious interaction between the watch and the wearer.