Patek Philippe - TOKI: Watch Auction Hong Kong Friday, November 22, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 1999
    Reference No: 3919SG-001
    Movement No: 1’867’998
    Case No: 4’081’236
    Model Name: Calatrava
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 33mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by blank Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, leather folio, product literature, cloth, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Patek Philippe ref. 3919 is most revered for its “Clous de Paris” hobnail pattern bezel that elegantly frames its time-only dial. Featuring an Atelier Réunis case, the model was delivered in variants of yellow gold, pink gold and white gold. During its successful production run between 1985 and 2006, three series of this reference were realised.

    The present example is a white gold ref. 3919 made for the Japanese market from circa 1999, it is believed that 150 pieces were made. Bearing a 1.8 million serial, the present timepiece belongs to the second series. Boasting a lean profile and robust cailbre, it is also fitted with a crisp white porcelain dial with small seconds and is complemented by roman numerals.

    Fresh-to-the-market and offered in excellent overall condition with its Certificate of Origin, the current Calatrava ref. 3919 is an exquisite gentlemen’s favourite that speaks highly with suavity and sophistication.

  • 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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Property of a Japanese Collector

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Ref. 3919SG-001
A limited edition white gold wristwatch with “Clous de Paris” bezel, white porcelain dial, Roman numerals, small seconds, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, ,made in a limited edition for the Japanese market

Circa 1999
33mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$78,000 - 120,000 
€9,000-13,800
$10,000-15,400

Sold for HK$101,600

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