{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-2545-ivory-dial","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava 2545, Ivory Dial","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.646%; height: 43.1876px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2898%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.8748%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7945%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.2543%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2898%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eLike New (9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.8748%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7945%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.2543%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Calatrava reference 2545 belongs to a period when Patek Philippe was defining what the modern dress watch would become. Produced in the mid-20th century, it reflects the brand’s post-war design language—clean, balanced, and quietly refined, yet with subtle details that reward closer attention. This was an era when proportions were modest, and elegance came from precision rather than scale, making references like the 2545 particularly representative of the Calatrava’s enduring identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Reference Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2545 stands out for its nuanced dial design. The ivory dial, softened by time, carries applied gold indices and a delicate pearled minute track that adds texture without overwhelming the layout. The small seconds at 6 o’clock anchors the composition, maintaining symmetry while reinforcing the watch’s classical character. The case, in yellow gold, is simple and well-proportioned, allowing the dial to remain the focal point. Inside, the manually wound calibre 12-400 reflects the watchmaking standards of its era—robust, finely finished, and built for longevity rather than display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 32mm, the 2545 wears with distinctly vintage proportions. It sits lightly and comfortably on the wrist, offering a more intimate experience than modern dress watches. The yellow gold case adds warmth, particularly against the ivory dial, while the black leather strap provides contrast and formality. On the wrist, it feels discreet and personal, with a presence that reveals itself more through detail than size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example features a 32mm 18K yellow gold case with ivory dial, applied gold indices, pearled minute track, and small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. It is fitted to a black leather strap secured by an 18K yellow gold pin buckle and powered by the manually wound Patek Philippe calibre 12-400 with approximately 44 hours of power reserve. As always, details regarding condition—particularly dial originality and case preservation—service history, and set completeness should be communicated clearly based only on confirmed information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2545 belongs in a collection that values vintage Patek Philippe at its most representative. It offers a direct connection to the era when the Calatrava design language was being refined into its modern form. For collectors who appreciate smaller case sizes, traditional dial details, and the quiet evolution of dress watches, it provides both historical depth and enduring wearability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Calatrava 2545 is compelling because it captures a moment when simplicity was executed with extraordinary care. With its ivory dial, classical proportions, and manual movement, it remains a timeless expression of Patek Philippe’s approach to elegance—measured, thoughtful, and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"62\" data-start=\"48\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32mm\u003cbr data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"67\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"70\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003cbr data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"116\" data-start=\"107\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"116\" data-start=\"107\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory Dial with Applied Gold Indices, Pearled Minute Track, and Small Seconds at 6\u003cbr data-end=\"197\" data-start=\"194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"207\" data-start=\"197\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"207\" data-start=\"197\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Leather Strap with 18K Yellow Gold Pin Buckle\u003cbr data-end=\"262\" data-start=\"259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"262\"\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 44 Hours\u003cbr data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"306\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"306\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual Wind (Calibre 12-400)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TimeTells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52810098442540,"sku":null,"price":29888.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4982\/6348\/files\/2545J-1.jpg?v=1775023611","url":"https:\/\/www.timetells.shop\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-2545-ivory-dial","provider":"TimeTells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}