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The Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 3579 is a watch in a class of its own. This model stands out as a significant departure from Patek Philippe's typical design language of the time...

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Folding Clasp

The first Rolex with a second time zone was launched in 1954 under the reference Rolex GMT-Master 6542. This watch was developed in collaboration with the American airline Pan Am to meet the needs of pilots who crossed several time zones in a single trip.

The model reference 1675, introduced in 1959, marked the beginning of a long reign, as it was produced until 1980.
During the course of its production, this model was fitted with various types of dial, which were classified according to different 'Mark' grades. Our model is equipped with a **Mark 5B** dial, distinguished by a narrower, taller Rolex logo than previous versions, and by a singular typography.

The caliber 1575 has a balance speed of 19,800 vph, a power reserve of 48 hours and is not equipped with a quick date-setting function, an improvement that will arrive with the next generation of the caliber 3075. The use of caliber 1575 is recognizable by the order of the hands on the dial, with the GMT hand placed below the hour hand.

The watch is delivered with box, Rolex certificate of origin and 41Watch Geneva certificate of expertise.

Black

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Date

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GMT Master

Automatic

Certificate of origin

Stainless steel

Steel

The Rolex Explorer reference 1655 was launched in 1971 and remained in production until 1985. It was the first Explorer II model, with an orange 24-hour hand.

It was designed to meet the needs of cave explorers, speleologists and people working in environments where the 24-hour hand was useful for distinguishing day from night.

During the course of its production, this model was fitted with various types of dial, which were classified according to different 'Mark' grades. Our model is fitted with a **Mark V** dial, distinguished by a wider, higher Rolex crown and the words “**T SWISS < 25 T**” on the lower edge of the dial in a large, without serif font. 

Commonly known as “**Freccione**” (“arrow” in Italian), it received its nickname from Italian collectors over the years. This is a very unusual and unique Rolex in style, with alternating luminescent markers, a bright orange 24-hour hand and white hands.

The watch comes with a box, the original Rolex warranty and an expertise certificate from 41Watch Geneva.

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Explorer II

Patek Philippe

Pin buckle

Introduced in 1968, Patek Philippe's Ellipse owes its design to no accident. It is based on the golden ratio, considered the “divine proportion” found in nature as well as in the greatest works of architecture and art.

The dials, crafted by specialist Singer for Patek Philippe, offer a simple yet striking contrast between the yellow gold hour-markers and hands and the blue dial with its sunray finish. The dial features a rare “GÜBELIN” signature, an important Patek Philippe retailer historically based in Lucerne, Switzerland, and models bearing this retailer's name are particularly sought-after.

During its production, four different types of dial were used. We have written a full article which you can discover [here](https://www.41watch.com/fr/blog/revue-historique-de-la-patek-philippe-ellipse-n178). this one is the first generation.

The “Sigma σ” symbol present on the dial at 6 o'clock was introduced in the 1970s by the Association pour la Promotion Industrielle de l'Or (APRIOR), and highlights prestigious manufactures that use precious materials for their watches and indicates that the hands and indexes are made of gold, like the dial for this model.

This version of the Ellipse, whose dimensions are very similar to the original model, is equipped with a hand-wound mechanical movement, caliber 215, which appeared in 1974 and is still in use today. Caliber 215 was the first to be equipped with Gyromax, operating at 28,800 beats per hour. This movement boasts remarkable stability over long periods, making it ideal for everyday use.

The watch comes with an extract from the Patek Philippe archives.

Blue

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Ellipse

Manual

Extract of the archives

Yellow Gold

Introduced in 1968, Patek Philippe's Ellipse owes its design to no accident. It is based on the golden ratio, considered the “divine proportion” found in nature as well as in the greatest works of architecture and art.

The dials, made by specialist Singer for Patek Philippe, offer a simple yet striking contrast between the diamond hour-markers and hands in yellow gold and the blue dial with its sunray finish.

Over the course of its production, four different types of dial were used. We have written a full article which you can discover [here](https://www.41watch.com/fr/blog/revue-historique-de-la-patek-philippe-ellipse-n178).

The “Sigma σ” symbol present on the dial at 6 o'clock was introduced in the 1970s by the Association pour la Promotion Industrielle de l'Or (APRIOR), and highlights prestigious manufactures that use precious materials for their watches and indicates that the hands and indexes are made of gold, like the dial for this model.

This version of the Ellipse, whose dimensions are very similar to the original model, is equipped with a hand-wound mechanical movement, caliber 215, which appeared in 1974 and is still in use today. Caliber 215 was the first to be equipped with Gyromax, operating at 28,800 beats per hour. This movement boasts remarkable stability over long periods, making it ideal for everyday use.

The watch comes with its Patek Philippe certificate of origin, document holder and manuals.

Leather

Urwerk

Urwerk was launched in 1997 by Felix Baumgartner, a watchmaker, and Martin Frei, an industrial designer, with the idea of ‘designing and manufacturing haute horlogerie watches combining tradition with a futuristic vision’.

In the same year, they launched the UR-101 and UR-102 with a minimalist ‘vagabond’ timepiece that embodied their ambition to make art that tells the time. These models were not very popular, probably because they were too futuristic for some and not futuristic enough for others.

Launched in 2003, the UR-103 boasted a design that was unprecedented for its time, and laid the foundations for all the other models that followed. The unconventional time-reading feature was the redesigned ‘vagabond hour’ complication, with 4 rotating satellites indicating the hour and pointing to the minutes along a 120° scale. The UR-103 was also the first Urwerk watch to be made in pink gold.

Initially closed with only the front open, the UR-103.09 features a larger sapphire crystal opening inspired by the Porsche Targa concept. This open bonnet reveals the four satellites in orbit, giving a completely ‘spaceship’ look with vertical striations.

On the back, there is a ‘dashboard’, a device directly inspired by the old marine chronometers (certain indications were not used daily, so they were placed on the back). This panel indicates a small seconds, a 15-minute counter hand and a power reserve.

The watch comes with an Urwerk certificate of authenticity and a travel box.

Power reserve

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UR-103

Certificate of authenticity

Travel pouch

Textile

Rose Gold

De Bethune

De Bethune was founded in 2002 by David Zanetta, an Italian collector, and Denis Flageollet, a fourth-generation watchmaker, who started from scratch to write their own story.

While the first De Bethune models were traditional and conventional in design, today's models are bolder and more avant-garde.

In 2023, De Bethune unveiled the DB28 XS, an essentially smaller and more wearable version of the DB28.

The case, made of titanium, measures 38.7 mm wide (43.3 mm with hoops) and just 7.4 mm thick, and features the characteristic recessed hoops that allow the watch to sit easily on the wrist. 

As with many DB models, the dial is a very important part of the watch and, for the DB28 XS, the dial features a ‘random guilloché’ pattern (which De Bethune says is a world first) and is finished with a series of white gold ‘stars’ that appear to float on the surface. Hence the name Starry Seas.

This type of dial, recognisable and much appreciated, is in line with the DB28 Starry Sky or the DB25 Starry Varius.
The watch is also equipped with the DB2005 hand-wound mechanical calibre, which has a 6-day power reserve and numerous innovations patented by De Bethune.

The watch is delivered as a complete set with its book-shaped case, travel pouch, certificate of origin and manual.

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