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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3588/1
Calatrava
A rare and well-preserved white gold wristwatch with integrated bracelet, “Clous de Paris” bezel, Roman numerals and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- Fresh-to-the-market
- Only a handful of examples known in this configuration
- Well-preserved case and bracelet with crisp hallmarks
- With an elegant approach and attention to detail, Patek Philippe released the Calatrava ref. 3588 in the 1970s. The case is stamped with case maker key 1 representing 'Ed. Wenger SA', the firm that produced the case during that period. Launched in various case materials and configurations, the reference was also made available with examples featuring an integrated bracelet, such as the present example.
- The watch measures a well-proportioned 35mm diameter and is powered by the Lecoultre base cal. 28-255, the flattest self-winding movement at the time. Featuring an elegant white gold case with “Clous de Paris” bezel and Roman numerals, the timepiece is very well-preserved with crisp hallmarks.
- The present ref. 3588/1 is fresh-to-the-market with only a handful of examples known in this configuration. It is further accompanied by its presentation box.
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.