Patek Philippe is one of the leaders in the world's most prestigious watch developers. The history of this company is really great. The brand has made a lot of outstanding discoveries in watch making. And this permanent search for excellence carries on up to the our days. The watchmaking thoughts offered by Patek Philippe are truly complicated. These ideas have been developed during years.

The Patek Philippe watches plant was founded in 1839 by Antoine Norbert de Patek and Francois Czapek.

However, the very pioneering activity began when A. Patek met a prominent French watchmaker Adrien Philippe. In 1932 two businessmen whose names were the Stern brothers decided to purchase the firm and that was the final change in firm's name. The Patel Philippe is believed to be a family business nowadays and every new generation tries to develop their experience.

Patek Philippe is also quite old because it is a completely independent business, while the innumerable majority of the leading watch companies are a part of greater financial groups (Richmond etc.). It is enough to mention that Patek Philippe establishes its proper will to the watch market. The price for Patek Philippe is really high but you should realize that it believed to be the greatest brand that proposes such production.

During last 80 years the version that is called Patek Philippe Calatrava Mechanical has been developed permanently. But no matter how much time has gone the quality of Patek Philippe is always excellent and its design is inimitable. Today, by this newest reissue, Patek Philippe pays tribute to the initial Calatrava which was invented in 1932. The initial Calatrava's case was inspired by the beliefs of the famous German Bauhaus school of architecture and art which states form ought to follow function.

Patek Philippe's Calatrava Ref. 5196 of “Grande Classique” collection has got a part of the legendary family of horological masterpieces. The impressive 37-millimeter diameter body has a smooth, polished bezel, looking nice even on replica watch. The absolute conformity of hands and the background dial appear truly brilliantly and wonderful. There is a sub dial located at the bottom of the main dial that fits all the elements really perfectly. There is a second hand that can assist to monitor some small periods of time. It may be really helpful in your everyday life. Everyone who wants to look nicer should purchase such great model as Calatrava. This one may assist you to underline your public status and make all your companions and rivals to respect you. That is truly nice for businessmen.

Some elements as mirror-polished bezel make the design really nice. The case is water-resistant up to 40 meters thanks to a steadfast snap back. The clients are offered several versions of Calatrava created of gold and one of platinum.