Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 1993 Cartier’s Tortue is another fascinating

Cartier’s Tortue is another fascinating case design from the brand but this time the watch is very slim

5mm was huge at that time

We may never know but it’s certainly very cool

002 sind auf dem aktuellen Markt immer noch gefragt und von großem Wert

36mm 18 k white gold case

Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 1993 Cartier’s Tortue is another fascinatingIntroduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe Reference 96 is the original Calatrava, created during the Great Depression as a simpler, more accessible, and modern wristwatch. Designed by David Penney, its Bauhaus inspired, minimalist aesthetic helped define the modern dress watch, featuring a 31 mm case, a clean dial, and a small seconds display. It was the first serially produced wristwatch to carry a formal Patek Philippe reference number. Produced from