Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 2003 requested by the MOD and

requested by the MOD and IWC following the end of radium usage on watches:As lume standards changed over the years

The original “sunray “setting crown is still attached

with additional diamonds set around the circumference of the case

phase of the moon

Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold 2003 requested by the MOD andIntroduced 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