I was fortunate to recently get my first Patek Philippe Calatrava model 2525/1 from 1955. The movement is a hand wound cal. 10-120. I can't find too much info about this model or the movement, but I can say I've enjoyed wearing it. At about 35mm, it is a good size for a dress watch in my opinion. If anyone has any info on the model or its movement, I would greatly appreciate it. Here is a quick picture of the watch.
Here is my Calatrava from 1969...this was my first vintage watch. I was instantly hooked on 60's vintage. (reference 3468) This one is somewhat unique in that it has the Cartier name on the dial and has a 18k Cartier buckle. I bought this from the estate of the original owner.
Im still puzzled as why these vintage gold calatravas are still cheaper than vintage stainless rolexes
Numbers. That's the answer. Steel Pateks were much less common than their gold counterparts during the mid 20th century.
pretty much any vintage Sub or GMT sell for more than a 18k vintage gold calatravas of the same vintage.
I think those are pretty much equivalent. I see Calatravas from $5K or so up to the lower-mid 20s, depending on size, condition, rarity, etc. Just like Explorers, Subs, GMTs...
Gold calatravas are priced around 8-12,000 usd now. Vintage gmt's and submariners go as much as 15-20k especially the tropical and gilt dials.