Patek Philippe Calatrava Gilt and the Caliber 60466E movement

and the Caliber 60466E movement ticking away inside beneath the shielding of an anti-magnetic dust cover is the last serially produced British-made movement (and there has not been another since

and reliability makes them some of the greatest collectable timepieces from the mid-20th century

But in that time we grew so fond of it we're still seriously questioning whether or not we should list it

It is powered by a modified Valjoux 7733

now is the time to snag unusual pieces like this one for reasonable prices

Patek Philippe Calatrava Gilt and the Caliber 60466E movementWhy We Love It Patek Philippe is one of the few brands that knows how to execute simple perfection. Over the years, their dress line Calatrava has evolved, but the look remains unmistakable and iconic, and its rich history provides the vintage enthusiast with a variety of choices in metals, sizes, and tiny details to obsess over. This particular example, a Reference 2484 is finished in 18k yellow gold and features a satin silver dial with applied