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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3796G-018
Calatrava
An attractive limited edition white gold wristwatch with small seconds, diamond indexes, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, made in a limited edition of 100 pieces for the Japanese market
- Estimate
- HK$78,000 - 160,000€13,800 - 18,400$15,400 - 20,500
HK$114,300
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 2002
- Reference No
- 3796G-018
- Movement No
- 1’881’330
- Case No
- 4’125’247
- Model Name
- Calatrava
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 31mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by blank Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, service invoice, instruction manual, product literature, sleeve, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The reference 3796 was produced between 1982 to 1999, as a direct descendant of the discontinued reference 96, and it is arguably the last true “legacy model” made by the firm.
The present charming example ref. 3796G-018 is adorned with diamond-set hour markers on top of a silver sunburst dial. The shimmering dauphine hands matches the white gold case in perfection. Emanating supreme grace and elegance, it was part of a limited edition of 100 pieces produced for the Japanese market only. A rather simplistic design, the stacked 3 diamond-set indexes at 12 adds a subtle flare to this monochromatic Calatrava.
This timepiece is further powered by the calibre 215 stamped with the Geneva Seal, attesting to the quality of the decoration and finishing of the movement in accordance with the highest standards of Genevan watchmaking.
Fresh-to-the-market and preserved in stunning overall condition and accompanied by its full set of accessories, this Calatrava reference 3796 is a true testament to Patek Philippe's discreet elegance and ageless aesthetics.
The present charming example ref. 3796G-018 is adorned with diamond-set hour markers on top of a silver sunburst dial. The shimmering dauphine hands matches the white gold case in perfection. Emanating supreme grace and elegance, it was part of a limited edition of 100 pieces produced for the Japanese market only. A rather simplistic design, the stacked 3 diamond-set indexes at 12 adds a subtle flare to this monochromatic Calatrava.
This timepiece is further powered by the calibre 215 stamped with the Geneva Seal, attesting to the quality of the decoration and finishing of the movement in accordance with the highest standards of Genevan watchmaking.
Fresh-to-the-market and preserved in stunning overall condition and accompanied by its full set of accessories, this Calatrava reference 3796 is a true testament to Patek Philippe's discreet elegance and ageless aesthetics.
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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