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Patek Philippe

Ref. 3445, First Series

Calatrava

A well-preserved yellow gold wristwatch with small seconds and date

Estimate
HK$80,000 - 160,000
€8,700 - 17,300
$10,300 - 20,500
Starting Bid
HK$70,000
Starting Bid
HK$70,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
1963
Reference No
3445, First Series
Movement No
1'120'773
Case No
313'581
Model Name
Calatrava
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 27-460M, 37 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions
35mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the present timepiece’s date of manufacture in 1963 and its subsequent date of sale on 9 July 1963.
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Catalogue Essay
- Introduced in 1961, the ref. 3445 occupies a distinguished chapter in Patek Philippe’s history—standing as the firm's first serially produced, self-winding wristwatch with a date. Collectors prize it for its elegant restraint: balanced proportions, a clean case profile, and versatile charm that moves seamlessly from the refinement of the boardroom to weekend ease.

- Produced through 1981 in three series and crafted in each of the four precious metals, the reference enjoyed two decades of enduring appeal. The first and second series remained faithful to its original, pure design, while the third introduced thoughtful enhancements: a subtly raised bezel, sapphire crystal, and an exhibition caseback.

- The present “fresh to the market” yellow gold ref. 3445 is a well-preserved example of the “First Series”, identifiable by its movement within the 1.12 million range. It features sharp, well-defined lugs and crisp hallmarks. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its production year in 1963, this watch stands as a classic and refined emblem of one of the most significant Patek Philippe designs of the mid-20th century.

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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