Patek Philippe 2501 Calatrava "Turtle" 1950s
Refined Simplicity — A pure expression of elegance, designed with quiet confidence Patek Philippe 2501 "Turtle"
Patek Philippe’s Calatrava line is a cornerstone of timeless dress watch design, and this reference 2501 is a prime example of the brand’s understated brilliance. Crafted in the early 1950s, this piece features a 34 mm 18k yellow gold case with short down turned lugs — a silhouette that feels both balanced and characterful on the wrist. Giving it also the nickname "Turtle".
Its vertically brushed silver sub-second dial is accented by a delicate gold stick handset and matching indices, radiating refinement with every glance. The subtle texture and clarity speak to Patek’s obsession with precision — not just mechanically, but visually.
Understated yet undeniably luxurious, this Calatrava is a quiet celebration of the mid-century ideal: less noise, more meaning.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched silver vertically brushed dial in flawless condition
- original hands & crown
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- brown GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Lizard Embossed Leather Watch Strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
- gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle
CASE:
- great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
- 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
- 34 mm (without crown) / 34.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 9 mm thick
- reference: 2501-1
- year: early 1950s
- total weight: 38 g
MOVEMENT:
- Patek Philippe Cal. 10-200 - manual wind
- 18 jewels, 19800 A/h, 36 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 02/2026
- +25 sec/d / 310°
BOX & PAPERS:
- GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity &Â service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1397
Original: $16,323.21
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Patek Philippe 2501 Calatrava "Turtle" 1950s
Refined Simplicity — A pure expression of elegance, designed with quiet confidence Patek Philippe 2501 "Turtle"
Patek Philippe’s Calatrava line is a cornerstone of timeless dress watch design, and this reference 2501 is a prime example of the brand’s understated brilliance. Crafted in the early 1950s, this piece features a 34 mm 18k yellow gold case with short down turned lugs — a silhouette that feels both balanced and characterful on the wrist. Giving it also the nickname "Turtle".
Its vertically brushed silver sub-second dial is accented by a delicate gold stick handset and matching indices, radiating refinement with every glance. The subtle texture and clarity speak to Patek’s obsession with precision — not just mechanically, but visually.
Understated yet undeniably luxurious, this Calatrava is a quiet celebration of the mid-century ideal: less noise, more meaning.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched silver vertically brushed dial in flawless condition
- original hands & crown
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- brown GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Lizard Embossed Leather Watch Strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
- gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle
CASE:
- great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
- 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
- 34 mm (without crown) / 34.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 9 mm thick
- reference: 2501-1
- year: early 1950s
- total weight: 38 g
MOVEMENT:
- Patek Philippe Cal. 10-200 - manual wind
- 18 jewels, 19800 A/h, 36 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 02/2026
- +25 sec/d / 310°
BOX & PAPERS:
- GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity &Â service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1397
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Refined Simplicity — A pure expression of elegance, designed with quiet confidence Patek Philippe 2501 "Turtle"
Patek Philippe’s Calatrava line is a cornerstone of timeless dress watch design, and this reference 2501 is a prime example of the brand’s understated brilliance. Crafted in the early 1950s, this piece features a 34 mm 18k yellow gold case with short down turned lugs — a silhouette that feels both balanced and characterful on the wrist. Giving it also the nickname "Turtle".
Its vertically brushed silver sub-second dial is accented by a delicate gold stick handset and matching indices, radiating refinement with every glance. The subtle texture and clarity speak to Patek’s obsession with precision — not just mechanically, but visually.
Understated yet undeniably luxurious, this Calatrava is a quiet celebration of the mid-century ideal: less noise, more meaning.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched silver vertically brushed dial in flawless condition
- original hands & crown
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- brown GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Lizard Embossed Leather Watch Strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
- gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle
CASE:
- great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
- 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
- 34 mm (without crown) / 34.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 9 mm thick
- reference: 2501-1
- year: early 1950s
- total weight: 38 g
MOVEMENT:
- Patek Philippe Cal. 10-200 - manual wind
- 18 jewels, 19800 A/h, 36 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 02/2026
- +25 sec/d / 310°
BOX & PAPERS:
- GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity &Â service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1397
