{"product_id":"1958-patek-philippe-calatrava-jumbo-gubelin-signed-ref-2551","title":"1958 Patek Philippe Calatrava Jumbo Gübelin Signed - Archives (Ref. 2551)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThe Patek Philippe ref. 2551 is part of the brand’s classic mid century Calatrava lineage, a period where proportions, restraint, and finishing defined the house’s identity. Introduced in the 1950s, the reference is most often seen with automatic movements, but examples fitted with subsidiary seconds like this one reflect the variety Patek offered during the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eWhat elevates this particular watch is the Gübelin signature. Gübelin, the Lucerne based retailer, was one of the most respected Patek Philippe partners of the time. Double signed dials were reserved for top retailers and their best clients, making them both rarer and more desirable today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eThe dial here is especially notable. It remains clean and well preserved, with sharp printing and no visible aging or disturbance. On a watch from this period, that level of preservation is increasingly difficult to find, particularly on a double signed example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eThis is one of the best vintage Calatrava references. The proportions are balanced, the dial is clean, and then you notice the Gübelin signature, and it changes the whole conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eThe condition is what really sets it apart. A dial like this, untouched and crisp, gives the watch a completely different presence compared to most examples from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patek Philippe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calatrava (Ref. 2551)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1823\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1872\" data-start=\"1858\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1882\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver dial with Gübelin signature and applied indices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1951\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic Patek Philippe movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"2003\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown leather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generic pin buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extract from the Archives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2133\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow gold case shows light surface wear consistent with age, while maintaining strong overall proportions. Fitted with a later \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCalatrava Cross \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efactory crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2264\" data-start=\"2255\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint, untouched, with crisp printing and no visible aging or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2367\" data-start=\"2357\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and match the dial condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2425\" data-start=\"2413\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic crystal shows light surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leather strap is newer and in excellent condition with a generic buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47199787483319,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF5260.jpg?v=1774405625","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/1958-patek-philippe-calatrava-jumbo-gubelin-signed-ref-2551","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}