The 1950s UK Perfect Replica Patek Philippe Ref. 1589J Watches
Here is a vintage Calatrava you don’t see every day. The best fake Patek Philippe ref. 1589 watches were produced from 1944 through 1952 as one of the larger Calatrava options at the time, measuring 36mm in diameter. For context, that’s one millimeter larger than the ref. 570, which is far easier to find in today’s market and a half of a millimeter smaller than the ref. 530, which is as rare as a hen’s teeth and sells well into the six figures. If we’re really stretching for a connection, the 1589 could be considered a follow-up to the 530, as the latter ended production in 1944.
If you love cases, the 1589 top copy watches are one you’ll want to consider. Made by Antoine Gerlach (Geneva Key hallmark #4), the case is constructed in two pieces with a snap-on caseback. The lugs are intricate for Patek in this era and have a swooping attachment to the case and bezel. Where most vintage Calatrava lugs are integrated into the case, these are welded on, making them distinctive, particularly for this era.
The watch we have here is a textbook example of mint, almost perfect condition for a vintage Patek. The case appears unpolished, with an extremely strong hallmark on the case flank and clear brushed finishes in the appropriate areas. The dial is clean, free of dirt or discoloring, and has a high-raised enamel signature. When the condition is this clean, you can really appreciate just how well-made these high quality replica watches are. These details must be untouched and original to be truly admired. This reference is split into two series delineated by the caliber inside. Powered by the earlier cal. 12-120, this is a “first series” example.
Part of the reason this UK cheap super clone watches caught my eye was the caseback engraving. If this all looks familiar, you may have seen the ref. 1578s made for General Motors. The style is very similar, and I have seen other references with GM engravings. While I cannot find anyone on the internet with the last name Gueukmenian, G.M.M.E. could stand for General Motors Middle East, which was established in 1926 — one year before this 25-year tenured employee started at the company.