Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava 2552 Disco Volante for sale

Description ▲

The timeless design of this Patek Philippe Ref. 2552, nicknamed "Disco Volante", has captivated watch enthusiasts across generations and cultures. Its pure, harmonious aesthetics embody a style that never loses relevance – a perfect balance between classical elegance and technical innovation.

At the heart of this watch beats the historic Caliber 12-600 AT – Patek Philippe's very first self-winding movement. This legendary caliber remains to this day one of the finest automatic movements in watchmaking history and marked the beginning of a new era for the manufacture.

The silver dial is beautifully preserved, showing an evenly aged, authentic patina. Fine gold hour markers, an elegant small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock and a precise minute track reflect Patek Philippe's deep commitment to detail and masterful craftsmanship.

The 18k yellow gold case impresses with its distinctive, stepped bezel – a design feature that earned the watch its melodic nickname "Disco Volante" ("flying saucer"). With its ideally proportioned 36 mm diameter, it sits perfectly on the wrist, exuding understated and confident elegance.

A particularly rare feature is the original double-P crown (PP crown), developed exclusively for the Caliber 12-600 AT. Its unmistakable design and rarity make it a coveted detail among collectors.

This Patek Philippe "Disco Volante" unites technical innovation, formal perfection and exceptional condition – a watch that, in its quiet elegance, truly embodies the spirit of Patek Philippe.

Condition Report
Dial: beautifully preserved silver dial – even, subtle patina – perfectly intact printing – applied gold hour markers.

Case: 18k yellow gold case with screw-down back – very light signs of wear – intact lines – deep gold hallmarks on the lugs – correct engravings inside the caseback – stepped bezel – original and rare PP crown.

Movement: automatic Patek Philippe Caliber 12"600 AT – timegrapher results: rate deviation +6s/day, amplitude 275, beat error 0.4 ms.

Case number: 688xxx
Movement number: 761xxx

Int.Exe.: 80285

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe

Model: Calatrava

Reference: 2552

Functions: hour and minute - screwed-on caseback - small running second

Material: Yellow Gold

Carat: Gold 750 : 18 ct

Dial: silver colored

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Delivery Contents: extract of archives

Bracelet: leather

Type of clasp: pin buckle

Diameter: 36mm

Height: 10mm

Caliber name: Patek Philippe 12-600 AT

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1961

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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