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Patek Philippe

Ref. 3796

An exquisite and highly distinguished pink gold wristwatch with box

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The Patek Philippe reference 3796 was in production from 1982 to 1999. As hinted by the reference number, it is the most direct descendant of the hallowed reference 96, the first and original Calatrava from the 1930s. It shares the same case architecture: 31mm in diameter, flat bezel, simple Bauhaus-inspired design. The present is an example of pink gold production. As the use of pink gold was particularly popular in the 1920s, this configuration accentuates the vintage classic aesthetics of the timepiece.

The virtually mint pink gold case is a fantastic complement to the off-white/ivory dial. Together with the pink gold dauphine hands and pink gold applied baton hour markers on top, a sense of depth is added to layout and the overall design emanates supreme elegance. The present watch is powered by the caliber 215, a successor introduced in 1974 to the calibre 12-120 and a staple movement in the Calatrava collection.

Preserved in outstanding overall condition, this striking timepiece is a true testament to Patek Philippe's discreet elegance and ageless aesthetics, and would undoubtedly appeal to any enthusiast of elegant, historically-inspired and balanced timepieces.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839

Since 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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