8093Σ
Patek Philippe
Ref. 3796
Calatrava, "Pink on Pink"
A fine and elegant pink gold wristwatch with small seconds and pink dial
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 100,000€7,000 - 11,700$7,700 - 12,800
HK$88,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1994
- Reference No
- 3796
- Movement No
- 1’839’614
- Case No
- 2’947’784
- Model Name
- Calatrava, "Pink on Pink"
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 31mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- Descended from the original 1930s Calatrava ref. 96, the ref. 3796 was produced from 1982-1999 at 31mm diameter, echoing its forebear's presence. This rare example features a charming "pink on pink" combination, evoking vintage 1920s aesthetics.
- The well-preserved pink gold case matches the delightful pink gold Sigma dial, creating perfect harmony. Pink gold dauphine hands and applied baton markers generate depth, radiating elegant appeal.
- In exceptional overall condition, this striking timepiece exemplifies Patek Philippe's subtle elegance and timeless style.
- The well-preserved pink gold case matches the delightful pink gold Sigma dial, creating perfect harmony. Pink gold dauphine hands and applied baton markers generate depth, radiating elegant appeal.
- In exceptional overall condition, this striking timepiece exemplifies Patek Philippe's subtle elegance and timeless style.
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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