Lot Essay
This magnificent reference 570 can only be described as stunning. It features a fantastic and rare 'two-tone dial' with a 'long' signature. Furthermore, rather than the standard sweep center seconds found on most later models, this early example has a subsidiary seconds register that adds to its vintage charm. The present 'Grande Calatrava' is offered in very good overall condition and retains a hallmark on one of the lugs.
Reference 570
Introduced in 1938, reference 570 was the first large Calatrava produced in series and was manufactured for a staggering 34 years until 1972. Measuring 35mm in diameter (opposed to its predecessor, reference 96 measuring 30.5mm), the model was incredibly popular and offered in a plethora of different case metals, dial colors, and configurations over the decades.
Reference 570
Introduced in 1938, reference 570 was the first large Calatrava produced in series and was manufactured for a staggering 34 years until 1972. Measuring 35mm in diameter (opposed to its predecessor, reference 96 measuring 30.5mm), the model was incredibly popular and offered in a plethora of different case metals, dial colors, and configurations over the decades.