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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 1994
    Reference No: 3820
    Movement No: 1’376’204
    Case No: 2’947’405
    Model Name: Calatrava
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 177, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 32mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Phillippe Certificate of Origin stamped King Fook Gold & Jewellery Co. Ltd dated 28th August 1994, leather folio, hang tag and product literature.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Since its introduction with the reference 96 in 1932, the Calatrava collection from Patek Philippe has remained a timeless classic that transcends trend changes and continues to attract collectors across all generations.

    - The present reference 3820, crafted in elegant pink gold, showcases matching pink gold hands and is adorned with applied Breguet numerals. The Breguet numerals are typically reserved for special releases and esteemed timepieces, emphasizing its exclusivity and importance.

    - Adding a touch of sophistication and rarity, the teardrop lugs on this timepiece contribute to its refined aesthetic, a feature seldom seen in their contemporary watch lineup.

    - The ultra-thin caliber 177, measuring a mere 1.77mm in thickness, and the screw-down case back are deserving of credit. These elements enable the watch to achieve an impressively slim case profile of only 5mm, resulting in a remarkably comfortable fit on any wrist. With its classic and elegant design, this watch would make a splendid addition to any collector's ensemble, particularly those seeking a superb dress watch.

  • 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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Ref. 3820
A fine and elegant ultra-thin pink gold wristwatch with teardrop lugs, Breguet numerals and Certificate of Origin

Circa 1994
32mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$60,000 - 120,000 
€7,100-14,100
$7,700-15,400

Sold for HK$69,850

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2030
WatchesHK@phillips.com

Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Spring 2024

19 - 26 March 2024