Patek Philippe - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024 Hong Kong Friday, September 20, 2024 | Phillips
  • Condition Report

  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 1995
    Reference No: 3923S
    Movement No: 1’847’335
    Case No: 2’978’451
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 215, 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 undated Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Pro Hopetime Watch Co. Taipei, instruction manual, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - First introduced in 1986, the Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 3923 was produced for approximately 13 to 14 years. Predominantly produced in yellow gold and pink gold with bullet indexes and dauphine hands. Featuring a 32mm diameter two-piece snap back case made by Ateliers Reunis, the Calatrava style case is simply timeless. Powered by the firm’s cal. 215 S manual calibre it features the robust Gyromax balance.

    - Well-received, the reference was also launched in limited edition series for the Japanese in market in stainless steel and for Taiwanese retailer Wu Shang’s 25th anniversary in two versions: pink gold with ruby indexes, and pink gold with pink dial like the present example.


    - The present example Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 3923 in pink gold from circa 1995 was originally sold in Taiwan. The sapphire caseback marks the celebration of the long standing collaboration between Wu Shang and Patek Philippe. Accompanied with its Certificate of Origin and preserved in excellent overall condition with deep hallmarks, the present pink on pink timepiece will surely delight collectors of Calatravas.

  • 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. 3923S
A fine and attractive special edition pink gold wristwatch with small seconds, pink dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Taiwan distributor Wu Shang Taiwan

Circa 1995
32mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 80,000 
€4,600-9,200
$5,100-10,300

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

20 - 27 September 2024