Patek Philippe Calatrava

Details

This Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 3445 pairs a silver sunburst dial with applied yellow-gold baton markers, a framed date display at 3 o’clock, and subsidiary seconds at 6. Its 35 mm yellow-gold case is proportioned exactly as a vintage Patek should be: elegant, substantial enough for daily wear, and never overstated. The watch is powered by Patek Philippe’s automatic cal. 27-460M, one of the brand’s most respected vintage automatic movements. The overall presentation is distinctly period-correct, with the gold mesh bracelet giving it a more substantial, jewelry-like presence than the traditional leather-strap configuration. - 18k yellow-gold Patek Philippe Calatrava case - Ref. 3445, circa late 1960s to 1970s - Patek Philippe automatic cal. 27-460M movement - Silver sunburst dial with applied yellow-gold hour markers - Date display at 3 o’clock - Subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock - 18k yellow-gold mesh bracelet - Original Patek Philippe presentation box included - Original leather strap included separately - Classic 35 mm dress-watch proportions An honest vintage example with attractive overall presentation. The crystal has very light hairline surface scratches visible only in certain lighting, along with a fine hairline crack along the right-side perimeter that is noticeable only at particular angles. A small fiber is visible beneath the crystal near the 10 o’clock marker. These details have been reflected in the presentation and pricing. The watch is offered as photographed and is an excellent candidate for a conservative crystal service and dial-side cleaning by a vintage-Patek-qualified watchmaker. No polishing, dial refinishing, or restoration work has been performed for sale. This is not a sterile, over-restored vintage watch. It is a classic yellow-gold Patek with the right design, strong wrist presence, and the honest signs of a life well lived—ready for its next collector or careful wearer.