Patek Philippe
Calatrava, reference 3796, pink gold wristwatch, circa 1990
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October 7, 12:04 PM GMT
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8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
Patek Philippe
Calatrava, reference 3796
Pink gold wristwatch
Circa 1990
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 215 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 1'819'331
Case: 18k pink gold, snap on back
Case number: 2'878'120
Closure: Patek Philippe alligator strap with 18k pink gold pin buckle
Size: 31 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe certificate of origine, instruction manual and presentation case with outer packaging
Gross weight 39.60 g
Produced between 1982 and 1999, the Ref. 3796 was introduced under Philippe Stern as a tribute to the legendary Calatrava Ref. 96, the model that helped establish Patek Philippe's reputation for elegant wristwatches following its debut in 1932. Closely echoing the proportions and design of the original, the Ref. 3796 revived many of its defining characteristics, including the restrained case dimensions and classic bezel, while benefiting from the reliability and finishing standards of a modern production era. Today, it is regarded as one of the purest expressions of the Calatrava aesthetic and a significant link between Patek Philippe's historic and contemporary watchmaking.
The present example, crafted in pink gold with a silvered dial, exemplifies the understated refinement for which the model is celebrated. Preserved in very good condition, this Ref. 3796 represents a timeless and highly collectible interpretation of one of Patek Philippe's most enduring designs.