Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5000F Limited Edition for Hausmann & Co bronze with a hidden Cartier signature

with a hidden Cartier signature nestled in the bold Roman numeral at 7 o’clock

This is a large and very stylish chrono that really sits well on the wrist

ensuring it runs smoothly

only found in early E and X series (from about 1990 to 1991)

It comes on a period-correct rubber Nautic strap

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5000F Limited Edition for Hausmann & Co bronze with a hidden Cartier signatureReleased in 1994, the Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 5000F is a rare and highly celebrated timepiece, part of a limited edition of just 100 watches created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Patek Philippes esteemed retailer, Hausmann & Co., in Rome. Founded in 1794 by German clockmaker Ernst Hausmann and his partner Hermann Frielingsdorf, Hausmann & Co. continues to be a key player in the heart of Rome, representing some of the worlds most