Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 1509
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa mid 1940s
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 1509, dated to the mid 1940s, is a manual-wind wristwatch characterized by its oversized 36mm case, referred to as 'jumbo' for its period.
The watch features teardrop-shaped lugs and a satin silver dial with a raised-enamel signature. The movement is a Patek Philippe Caliber 12-120 PS. The watch is currently paired with a leather strap and a gold-tone buckle. According to the auction description, the case appears unpolished with normal signs of wear for its age, while the dial shows scattered signs of aging. The applied indices and pencil-style handset display surface oxidation.
The watch is accompanied by an extract from the Patek Philippe archives.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa mid 1940s
- Dial
- Satin silver with raised-enamel signature
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Handset
- Pencil-style
- Movement
- Caliber 12-120 PS
- Reference
- 1509
- Case Diameter
- Approximately 36mm
- Case condition
- Unpolished with normal wear
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Teardrop lugs present on case • Satin silver dial with applied Roman numerals and indices • Pencil-style hour and minute hands • Small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock position
- Case and Dial Design
- The Patek Philippe Reference 1509 features an oversized 36mm diameter case, described as 'jumbo' for its era. The case construction incorporates teardrop-shaped lugs, which contribute to its physical profile. The auction description notes the case condition as unpolished with signs of wear consistent with its age, specifically noting an absence of major damage or blemishes. The satin silver dial displays a raised-enamel signature and applied indices. The handset is of a pencil design. According to the provided information, the dial exhibits scattered aging, and the applied indices and hands show signs of surface oxidation. These features define the aesthetic of this specific iteration within the Calatrava model line.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is powered by the Patek Philippe Caliber 12-120 PS, a manual-wind movement. The mechanism is a standard component for this reference during its production period in the mid 1940s. The movement remains internal to the case. No specific functional report on the mechanical accuracy or performance of the caliber was provided in the listing.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is sold with an inbound extract from the Patek Philippe archives, which serves as historical verification for the piece. This documentation is intended to accompany the watch as a record of its origins. The watch is offered by Oliver & Clarke and is currently fitted with a leather strap and a gold-tone buckle, completing the presentation of the object as listed.
Identification
- Reference
- 1509
- 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: Exact year of production not provided, only 'circa mid 1940s'
- Research required: Actual metal composition of the case not explicitly specified in text despite reference to a 'gold-tone' buckle