Property of the family of the original owner
Patek Philippe
Calatrava, Reference 3445 | A yellow gold wristwatch with date | Circa 1964
Lot Closed
May 13, 01:11 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: grey
Calibre: cal. 27 460 M automatic, 37 jewels
Movement number: 1'121'669
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 322'225
Size: 35 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation case
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
The Patek Philippe reference 3445 is a landmark model in the brand’s history, celebrated as the first automatic Calatrava to feature a date complication displayed through a discreet aperture at three o’clock. Introduced in the 1960s, this reference combines the elegance and restraint of the classic Calatrava design with the convenience of a self-winding movement cased with a screw-down back, exemplifying Patek Philippe’s ability to marry form and function seamlessly.
The very rare slate dial with painted white Roman indexes truly sets this watch apart. Only a handful of pieces are known in this most attractive livery.
Presented on behalf of the family of the original owner, this lot is a wonderful opportunity to secure an iconic reference of the golden era of Patek Philippe in a highly collectible configuration.