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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3802/208
Calatrava, “Clous de Paris”
An extremely rare and attractive white gold wristwatch with center seconds, date, blue sapphire-set hour markers, ivory dial, Clous de Paris bezel, integrated bracelet and Certificate of Origin
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 150,000€12,100 - 18,200$12,800 - 19,200
HK$266,700
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1997
- Reference No
- 3802/208
- Movement No
- 3’005’610
- Case No
- 4’008’865
- Model Name
- Calatrava, “Clous de Paris”
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 315 SC, 30 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 33mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Pro Hopetime Watch Co. Taiwan and date-coded August 1997, product literature, leather folio, associated presentation box and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
A Patek Philippe does not just tell you the time, it tells you something about yourself. For purist who might value the art of understate beauty, a Patek Philippe Calatrava might be the answer. And for those that seek for that extra bit of pleasure from details, the Clous de Paris on top of the Calatrava might just be the one.
An icon on its own, the first Patek Philippe Calatrava to be adorned with a Clous de Paris bezel was the ref. 96D (D for décor) from 1934. Under close inspection, the double rings of pyramid shaped nails encircling the dial catches light beautifully to another dimension. Unveiled decades later, the ref. 3802 was born in 1983, bearing similar traditional features with a modern twist. Taking cues from its predecessor, the present model is a ref. 3802/208. Apart from the commonly seen variant featuring a white dial with refined Roman indexes, the present example stands out by miles. Ivory with a hint of lavender in colour, the dial of this ref. 3802 is adorned with 11 brilliant blue sapphire indexes that brings life to this white gold Calatrava. A staple classic to own, the full length intricate white gold bracelet with matching Clous de Paris details is a delight to wear. Well-preserved not only with good looks but also practicality thanks to its calibre 315 SC for its quick-set date, this classic Patek Philippe might just be the next watch you are looking for.
An icon on its own, the first Patek Philippe Calatrava to be adorned with a Clous de Paris bezel was the ref. 96D (D for décor) from 1934. Under close inspection, the double rings of pyramid shaped nails encircling the dial catches light beautifully to another dimension. Unveiled decades later, the ref. 3802 was born in 1983, bearing similar traditional features with a modern twist. Taking cues from its predecessor, the present model is a ref. 3802/208. Apart from the commonly seen variant featuring a white dial with refined Roman indexes, the present example stands out by miles. Ivory with a hint of lavender in colour, the dial of this ref. 3802 is adorned with 11 brilliant blue sapphire indexes that brings life to this white gold Calatrava. A staple classic to own, the full length intricate white gold bracelet with matching Clous de Paris details is a delight to wear. Well-preserved not only with good looks but also practicality thanks to its calibre 315 SC for its quick-set date, this classic Patek Philippe might just be the next watch you are looking for.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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