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What does the Patek Philippe logo mean?

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What does the Patek Philippe logo mean?
What the Patek Philippe logo means has a range of interpretations. Some people equate it with power. Others see it as a symbol of prestige, wealth or strength. What isn't up for debate is what inspired the logo called the Calatrava. The emblem appeared on the banners of the Calatrava knights, who defended the Spanish city of Calatrava from Arabian invaders during the 12th century. Shop a wide variety of Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.
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1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 1189 Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold

c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Patek Philippe "24" Ladies Steel and Diamond Quartz Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Patek Philippe "24" Reference 4900 / 10A-001 Wrist watch, 30 x 25 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel case with Factory set Diamonds, Sapphire Crown, Quartz movement, Ivory Dial ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Steel

Vintage Patek Philippe x Güeblin Calatrava Model 2593 18 Karat Yellow Gold 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Patek Philippe Model: Calatrava 2593 Year: 1970s Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Silver Gübelin Movement: Manual Wind Case Measurement: 32mm Weight:  36 grams Size: Fits up to...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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