Calatrava. The Patek Philippe Calatrava is a line of dress watches built by the premier Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe, introduced in 1932. These watches are considered the flagship model of Patek Philippe. The first version of the Calatrava was launched in 1932, inspired by the Bauhaus principle.

What does the Calatrava cross represent for Patek Philippe?

The Calatrava cross, registered by Patek Philippe as a trademark on April 27th, 1887, was a sympathetic allusion to the Spanish Catholic order of knights who defended the city of Calatrava (Nuova Castiglia) in 1158 from Arabian invaders.

Does Calatrava hold value?

Thanks to its pleasantly flat case, platinum, rose gold, white gold or yellow gold Calatrava watches are highly desirable, making for one of the best Patek Philippe watches to hold their value.