Why is the Patek Philippe watch called Calatrava?

The Patek Philippe watch is called Calatrava as a reference to the Swiss luxury watchmaker's logo. Registered as the brand's trademark in 1887, the cross logo draws inspiration from the crests worn by Spanish Catholic knights who defended the village of Calatrava in 1158. In 1932, Patek Philippe introduced the first Calatrava watch, the Reference 96. Explore an assortment of Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.