Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Condition Report

  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 1994
    Reference No: 3796
    Movement No: 1’841’629
    Case No: 2’957’021
    Model Name: Calatrava, "Pink on Pink"
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 31mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Phillippe Certificate of Origin, product literature, leather folio, Patek Phillippe crocodile strap, hang tag and presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Patek Philippe refence 3796 was in production from 1982 to 1999, and it is a descendant of the discontinued reference 96, the first and original Calatrava from the 1930s. It shares the same case size measuring at 31mm in diameter as the reference 96, giving a similar presence on the wrist. The present example features a rare and captivating “pink on pink” combination. As the use of pink gold was particularly popular in the 1920s, this configuration accentuates the vintage classic aesthetics of the timepiece.

    The well-preserved pink gold case matches the charming pink gold Sigma dial in perfect harmony. 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 and complete with its set of accessories, this striking timepiece is a true testament to Patek Philippe's discreet elegance and ageless aesthetics, and would undoubtedly appeal to our lady and gentleman collectors.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 3796
A fine and elegant pink gold wristwatch with small seconds, pink dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 1994
31mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$50,000 - 100,000 
€6,000-12,000
$6,400-12,800

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Thomas Perazzi
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+852 2318 2031
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Gertrude Wong
Head of Sale, Hong Kong
+ 852 2318 2045
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024