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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3718
Calatrava
A well-preserved limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with Certificate of Origin and presentation box, made in a limited edition of 500 pieces for the Japanese market to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe
- Estimate
- HK$78,000 - 120,000€9,000 - 13,800$10,000 - 15,400
HK$139,700
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1989
- Reference No
- 3718
- Movement No
- 1’816’036
- Model Name
- Calatrava
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 33mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Japan registered guarantee card, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Decorated with a golden Calatrava cross medallion on the caseback, this is a limited edition model made to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the maison’s long standing success from 1839-1989. An aptly fitting choice for a nation who celebrates the beauty of simplicity, with only 500 pieces available, Patek Philippe commemorate this model to one of the most dedicated market in the world, Japan.
Furthermore, the ref. 3718 is blessed with the highly rare case metal of all, stainless steel. According to our research approximately 32 examples have resurfaced in the auction market. Fresh-to-the-market and extremely well-preserved and accompanied with its original Certificate of Origin, Japan guarantee and box, this is one of the must have Calatravas made.
Furthermore, the ref. 3718 is blessed with the highly rare case metal of all, stainless steel. According to our research approximately 32 examples have resurfaced in the auction market. Fresh-to-the-market and extremely well-preserved and accompanied with its original Certificate of Origin, Japan guarantee and box, this is one of the must have Calatravas made.
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.
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