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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1993
    Reference No: 3796
    Movement No: 1’835’418
    Case No: 2’931’346
    Model Name: Calatrava
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 215 PS, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 31mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archive confirming the manufacture of the present timepiece in 1993 and its subsequent date of sale on 22nd June 1993.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Introduced in 1982, the Patek Philippe reference 3796 is a descendant of the reference 96, the first and original Calatrava from the 1930s. In production until 1999, the 3796 is characterized by its “neo-vintage” design which held on to the small size of the original Calatrava. Both measuring at 31mm in diameter, the two references look almost identical on the wrist with the classical three-part case featuring a flat polished bezel atop a brushed middle case extended by the simple flat downward-curving lugs.

    - The reference 3796 comes in many variations across the different case metals, and the present specimen boasts a rare and mesmerizing dial configuration characterised by diamond-set hour markers that are set against a white ivory dial. Baguette-cut diamonds are positioned at the 3, 9, and 12 o’clock, amidst the rest of the brilliant-cut diamonds. This is balanced by the subsidiary second at the 6 o’clock, with simple black markers and a leaf-style hand. The dial is beautifully swept over by the iconic dauphine hands for the hours and minutes, emanating a timeless elegance and understated refinement overall. The lower-case Greek letter sigma beside the "Swiss" signature at the bottom of the dial further indicates that the hands and hour markers of the watch are made of solid gold.

    - The present timepiece is powered by the manual calibre 215 PS stamped with the Geneva Seal, attesting to the quality of the decoration and finishing of the movement in accordance with the highest standards of Genevan watchmaking.

    - Offered in exceptional overall condition and delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archive confirming date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1993, the present timepiece is a rare gem, and an enchanting find not to be missed by the discerning collectors.

  • 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. 3796
A very fine and elegant platinum wristwatch with small seconds, diamond-set hour markers, and ivory dial

1993
31mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$65,000 - 130,000 
€7,600-15,100
$8,300-16,700

Sold for HK$152,400

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

20 - 27 September 2024