Patek PhilippeCalatrava

KEY FACTS:

• The simple, elegant Calatrava dress watch has been a constant in the Patek Philippe collection since its introduction in 1932.
• The model takes its name from the Calatrava cross, an ancient ornate cruciform symbol that Patek Philippe registered as a trademark in 1887
• Introduced in 1962 and produced until circa 1970, the reference 3466 features a 35mm stainless steel case, fitting with vintage refences.
• The silvery-white dial is adorned with white gold baton hands and applied hour markers, while the sub-dial at 6 o’clock displays the running seconds
• The watch is powered by the self-winding caliber 27-460, one of the earlier self-winding Calatrava movements from Patek.
• Securing this classy timepiece to the wrist is the original black alligator strap, now paired with an aftermarket buckle.
• This 1964 example is offered by a private collector based in the UK
• Presented with Extract from the Archives from Patek Philippe confirming dates of manufacture and sale
• Graded as ‘Vintage’ by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order

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