Patek Philippe Calatrava 3445 1962

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3445 1962The Patek Philippe ref. 3445 is, to many, one of the most desired vintage automatic watches from the independent Swiss firm. First released in 1961, this is also one of the few vintage Patek Philippe references that is just as revered for the movement inside as it it by its aesthetic characteristics. CASE: excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use 3 body 18k yellow gold case with screw down case back 35 mm (without crown) 42 mm (lug to

original Omega bracelet and Omega buckle (gold plated)

applied 18k rose gold arabic hour markers and a strong 18k rose gold case which wears pretty big due to the bigger lug-to-lug size

The highlight of this beauty is the even leopard patina which looks like a piece of art

5 mm (without crown) / 45 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)

there is also the famed Carrera case featuring aggressive angled lugs and a beautiful stainless steel case in unpolished condition

the 9P caliber was groundbreaking for 2 reasons: standing at 2mm

some slight patina throughout the dial

showing minor traces of use (unpolished)

+8sec/d / 350°

Year: 1954

+6sec/d / 330°

484 - manual wound