Patek Philippe Calatrava Silver Dial in 18k Yellow Gold Ref. 2450 with Extract of the Archives collectors-item The Polar Explorer…This year marks

The Polar Explorer…This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Explorer 2

The case is fat and the insert is nicely aged

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this leather watch strap boasts a sleek gloss and tonal stitching

and a distinctive 15-minute counter at the 3 o'clock position

Patek Philippe Calatrava Silver Dial in 18k Yellow Gold Ref. 2450 with Extract of the Archives collectors-item The Polar Explorer…This year marksThe Calatrava ref. 2450 was made from 1948 to 1952 and is one of the largest vintage Patek Calatrava models in regular production. The 35mm case was made by Emile Vichet for Patek Philippe and features a mono bloc case with a snap back. This example is from the first series of the reference and is equipped with the caliber 12 120. The second series featured the caliber 12 400. And of course, the black enamel Patek Philippe signature adds the final