Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 1996 When the dial turns gently

When the dial turns gently brown…

but it forms part of the fascinating folklore surrounding the early Cosmograph

Audemars Piguet’s heritage as a master of classic watchmaking is often overlooked

its soft yellow patina adding warmth and depth to an already striking design

The case is really strong all round

Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 1996 When the dial turns gentlyIntroduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe Reference 96 is the original Calatrava, created during the Great Depression as a simpler, more accessible, and modern wristwatch. Designed by David Penney, its Bauhaus inspired, minimalist aesthetic helped define the modern dress watch, featuring a 31 mm case, a clean dial, and a small seconds display. It was the first serially produced wristwatch to carry a formal Patek Philippe reference number. Produced from