This classic Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 570 in white gold dates back to 1963 and embodies the calm, timeless elegance for which Patek Philippe has been admired for generations. Hardly any other wristwatch conveys a comparable sense of understatement, balance, and cultivated presence on the wrist as an original vintage Calatrava.
With a case diameter of 35 mm, the watch may appear restrained by today’s standards; however, at the time of its introduction in the 1940s and 1950s, this size was considered exceptionally generous. For this reason, reference 570 has long been referred to among collectors as the "Jumbo" or "oversized" Calatrava.
The 18-carat white gold case impresses with its slim, harmonious profile and offers an exceptionally comfortable wearing experience. The watch's elegant look is perfectly complemented by the finely shimmering silver dial, refined white-gold Dauphine hands, applied hour markers and a subtly executed outer minute track. The overall appearance is calm, well balanced, and of classic beauty.
This Calatrava 570 is accompanied by its Patek Philippe leather strap with an original white-gold buckle. In addition, an extract from the archives is included, officially confirming the watch’s details as well as its date of sale on February 22, 1963.
An exceptionally sought-after vintage reference from Patek Philippe – in rare white gold and endowed with a timeless elegance that only very few watches can express in this way.
Condition Report
Dial: silver dial in great condition - minimal, age-related traces on the dial, visible only under a loupe - signed "Patek Philippe Genève Swiss".
Case: 18k white gold case with virtually no signs of wear – intact hallmarks on the lugs – original Calatrava crown – correct engravings inside the back.
Movement: manual-wind Patek Philippe Caliber 27 SC – timegrapher results: rate deviation 0 s/day, amplitude 254, beat error 2.2.
Strap: original Patek Philippe leather strap with original white gold buckle.
Movement number: 710xxx
Case number: 312xxx
Int.Exe.: 1256115