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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3445
Calatrava
A fine and attractive white gold wristwatch with small seconds, date, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- Accompanied with its Certificate of Origin in 1965 and box
- Confirmed by the Extract from the Archives
- Retains strong hallmark behind the lug
Patek Philippe’s reference 3445 was their first automatic simple calendar waterproof wristwatch, and today is cherished by collectors for its late 20th century modern aesthetic. Released in 1961, it is a model that is as contemporary in the 21st century as it was nearly 60 years ago. Cultural changes following World War II saw a relaxing of social norms with people spending more recreational time outdoors, and gentlemen needed a watch that suited this new lifestyle.
Over the years, three evolution were made with the first fitted with an acrylic crystal, similar to the present watch, the 2nd series made towards the late 1970s featuring a higher bezel to accommodate a sapphire crystal, and the 3rd series featuring a sapphire display back to showcase the movement.
The model stands out for its exceptional movement ticking within. The Patek Philippe caliber 27-460M (“M” for Monodate) is the final evolution of the caliber 12-600, which is widely considered by enthusiasts as one of the finest automatic movements ever made. The present example Patek Philippe ref. 3445 in white gold from 1964 belongs to the very last batch of the first evolution identifiable from its movement number in the range of 1.122 million. Preserved with strong hallmark behind the lug, this 3445 is accompanied with its box and Certificate of Origin date code to September 1965, echoing the confirmation on the Extract from the Archives.
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.