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Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 1509

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 1509, dated to the mid 1940s, is a manual-wind wristwatch characterized by its oversized 36mm case, referred to as 'jumbo' for its period. The watch features teardrop-shaped lugs and a satin silver dial with a raised-enamel signature. The movement is a Patek Philippe Caliber 12-120 PS. The watch is currently paired with a leather strap and a gold-tone buckle. According to the auction description, the case appears unpolished with normal signs of wear for its age, while the dial shows scattered signs of aging. The applied indices and pencil-style handset display surface oxidation. The watch is accompanied by an extract from the Patek Philippe archives.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 1509 showing the satin silver dial and teardrop lugs.
Front view of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 1509 showing the satin silver dial and teardrop lugs. — Oliver & Clarke. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
oliverandclarke.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
1509
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa mid 1940s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The Patek Philippe Reference 1509 features an oversized 36mm diameter case, described as 'jumbo' for its era. The case construction incorporates teardrop-shaped lugs, which contribute to its physical profile. The auction description notes the case condition as unpolished with signs of wear consistent with its age, specifically noting an absence of major damage or blemishes.

The satin silver dial displays a raised-enamel signature and applied indices. The handset is of a pencil design. According to the provided information, the dial exhibits scattered aging, and the applied indices and hands show signs of surface oxidation. These features define the aesthetic of this specific iteration within the Calatrava model line.

Evidence for this section
  • “oversized case diameter at roughly 36mm”
  • “features gorgeous 'teardrop' lugs”
  • “The condition of the case is fantastic, seemingly unpolished”
  • “satin silver dial with the famed raised-enamel signature”
  • “applied indices and matching 'pencil' handset exhibit some surface oxidation from age.”

Movement and Functionality

The watch is powered by the Patek Philippe Caliber 12-120 PS, a manual-wind movement. The mechanism is a standard component for this reference during its production period in the mid 1940s.

The movement remains internal to the case. No specific functional report on the mechanical accuracy or performance of the caliber was provided in the listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “This piece houses Patek's Caliber 12-120 PS manually-would movement”

Provenance and Documentation

The watch is sold with an inbound extract from the Patek Philippe archives, which serves as historical verification for the piece. This documentation is intended to accompany the watch as a record of its origins.

The watch is offered by Oliver & Clarke and is currently fitted with a leather strap and a gold-tone buckle, completing the presentation of the object as listed.

Evidence for this section
  • “we've got an inbound extract from Patek's archives to accompany this beautiful example”
  • “comes fitted to one of our leather straps with gold-tone buckle.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific material of the watch case?
  • Can the production year be narrowed down beyond 'mid 1940s' using the archive extract?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 1509
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference1509“Reference 1509”
MovementCaliber 12-120 PS“Patek's Caliber 12-120 PS manually-would movement”
Case DiameterApproximately 36mm“oversized case diameter at roughly 36mm”
Datecirca mid 1940s“from circa the mid 1940s”
DialSatin silver with raised-enamel signature“satin silver dial with the famed raised-enamel signature”
Case conditionUnpolished with normal wear“The condition of the case is fantastic, seemingly unpolished, showing normal signs of wear for its age”
HandsetPencil-style“matching 'pencil' handset”

Visible details

  • Teardrop lugs present on case
  • Satin silver dial with applied Roman numerals and indices
  • Pencil-style hour and minute hands
  • Small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • Exact year of production not provided, only 'circa mid 1940s'
  • Actual metal composition of the case not explicitly specified in text despite reference to a 'gold-tone' buckle

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Patek Philippe Calatrava مدل Ref. 1509 معروف به Jumbo

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 1607bfe0c1

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