Patek Philippe Calatrava 'Disco Volante' Reference 2594/5
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1962
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Calatrava, reference 2594/5, is a manual-winding wristwatch dated to approximately 1962. Part of the 'Disco Volante' or 'UFO' design series, it features a 32mm diameter case characterized by a radially engine-turned top bezel, a recessed signed crown, and downward-sloping lugs.
The watch retains a champagne-colored dial with applied foil indices and baton-style hands. The dial exhibits surface patina, with distinct areas around the 'flinqué' engraved indices. It is powered by the Patek Philippe Calibre 23-300 manual-winding movement. The exterior of the case shows evidence of general wear, including hallmarks and a subtle rosy patina on the metal surface. The watch is currently fitted with a dark leather strap.
This timepiece reflects the design language associated with the Calatrava line, specifically the aesthetic adaptations categorized as 'Disco Volante' within the mid-20th-century Patek Philippe production.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-winding wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Diameter
- 32mm
- Movement
- Cal. 23-300
- Reference
- 2594/5
- Dial details
- Champagne-toned with 'flinqué' indices
- Case features
- Engine-turned top case, recessed crown
- Approximate Date
- circa 1962
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Radially engine-turned texture on the fixed bezel • Recessed crown positioned at 3 o'clock • Downward-sloping, short lugs • Applied foil-style indices on a champagne-toned dial
- Case and Dial Design
- The Patek Philippe reference 2594/5 features a distinct circular case design known as the 'Disco Volante' or 'UFO'. This model is noted for its 32mm diameter and the application of engine-turned finishing on the top bezel. The case construction includes a recessed crown that maintains the profile of the casing, and the lugs are designed with a downward slope. The champagne-colored dial incorporates applied indices described as 'flinqué' engraved 'foil' markers. Visible aging is present across the dial surface, with the source noting a specific contrast where patina is absent around the individual indices. The dial is equipped with baton-style hour and minute hands. The watch is marked with hallmarks and exhibits a rosy patina on the case material.
- Movement and Function
- The watch is driven by the Patek Philippe Calibre 23-300 manual-winding movement. This caliber is described as a long-running and proven mechanism within the brand's history. The movement provides simple, time-only functionality for the watch. The mechanical system is housed within the 32mm case and is adjusted via the signed crown. The source reports that the movement is a foundational component for this reference, consistent with the manual-winding requirements of the Calatrava line during the 1960s.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description reports that the object shows normal wear throughout the case. The watch features hallmarks on the case, confirming its identification and production specifications. The piece is identified as part of the Calatrava line, which the source dates to 1932 onwards, with this specific example attributed to approximately 1962. The documentation confirms the reference number and provides a physical description of the aging patterns on the dial and case as observable in the provided photography.
Identification
- Reference
- 2594/5
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact metal composition is not specified beyond mentions of hallmarks and a 'rosy' patina
- Research required: Long-term mechanical history is not provided beyond the identification of the movement caliber