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Patek Philippe calatrava Ref.3445

The Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3445 is one of those watches that does not need to raise its voice to make an impression. There is something incredibly satisfying about the way everything comes together here: the warm yellow gold case, the soft champagne dial, the date window, and the small seconds, all laid out with the kind of balance only Patek Philippe seems to achieve so effortlessly.

What makes this piece especially attractive is that it feels both classic and quietly practical. It has all the elegance one hopes for in a vintage Calatrava, yet the date complication and automatic movement gives it just that little bit of extra everyday ease. The slim case and black leather strap keep the watch refined and understated, while the dial has enough warmth and detail to keep drawing you back in.

The ref. 3445 also holds a special place within the history of Patek Philippe, but what we appreciate most is how naturally it wears that importance. Nothing feels forced, nothing feels overstated. It is simply a very well-judged watch with beautiful proportions and a calm, confident character.

Taken as a whole, this is exactly the kind of vintage Patek Philippe we love to come across: elegant, timeless, and just interesting enough to keep revealing more over time.

Year

1960
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€ 14.900

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Brand Patek Philippe
Diameter 34 mm
Model Calatrava
Bracelet/strap: Original Leather
Reference 3445
Buckle/clasp original 18k
Year of production (circa) 1960
Lug Width 18 mm
Material 18k Yellow gold
Set Content Watch only
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Champagne
Movement Automatic

In 1932, the year in which brothers Charles and Jean Stern acquired Patek Philippe, the name of the manufacture’s prestigious symbol, the Calatrava cross, was given to a watch collection. The first true ‘family’ of watches Patek Philippe had created, the Calatrava quickly became a classic and is still regarded today as the brand’s most iconic collection.

The design was inspired by the Bauhaus movement, a German school of Arts based on the belief that ‘less is more’ and ‘form follows function’. Since the purpose of a watch is to tell the time, these principles discouraged any embellishments which could detract from the time-telling.

The result was a watch that was at once beautiful and practical. Presented in a round case with a flat bezel and simple dial with baton indices, the art of omission in the debut model Ref. 96, came to characterize the Calatrava’s understated, yet timeless style.

The design has become a template for other brands. A simple, minimalist dress watch with a sub-dial for the seconds at six o’clock, is often referred to as a Calatrava watch, regardless of the brand. So while Patek did it first, it is perfectly reasonable to stumble upon a JLC Calatrava or a Vacheron Constantin Calatrava.

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