Ref. 3796A fine and elegant platinum wristwatch with small seconds, blue sapphire-set hour markers, ivory dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Year: Circa 1993
Reference No: 3796
Movement No: 1’837’192
Case No: 2’931’369
Model Name: Calatrava
Material: Platinum
Calibre: Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions: 31mm diameter
Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Phillippe Certificate of Origin stamped Pro Hopetime Watch Co. Taipei, product literature, leather folio and presentation box.Condition Report
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Manufacturer
:
Patek Philippe
Year
:
Circa 1993
Reference No
:
3796
Movement No
:
1’837’192
Case No
:
2’931’369
Model Name
:
Calatrava
Material
:
Platinum
Calibre
:
Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
:
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
:
Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions
:
31mm diameter
Signed
:
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
:
Accompanied by Patek Phillippe Certificate of Origin stamped Pro Hopetime Watch Co. Taipei, product literature, leather folio and presentation box.
Catalogue Essay
The Patek Philippe Calatrava is the first model released in 1932 after the manufacture was taken over by Charles and Henri Stern, and it is a true classic that has been cemented as a staple in the Patek Philippe’s history. The reference 3796 was produced between 1982 to 1999, as a direct descendant of the discontinued reference 96, and it is arguably the last true “legacy model” made by the firm.
The present watch is a charming example adorned with dazzling blue sapphire-set hour markers set on top of an ivory white dial. The shimmering dauphine hands matches the platinum case in perfection, emanating supreme grace and elegance. The "Swiss" signature at the bottom of the dial is seen with lower-case Greek letter sigma, indicating that the hands and hour markers of the watch are made of solid gold. This timepiece is further powered by the calibre 215 stamped with the Geneva Seal, attesting to the quality of the decoration and finishing of the movement in accordance with the highest standards of Genevan watchmaking.
Preserved in very good overall condition considering the age of the timepiece, and accompanied by its set of accessories, this Calatrava reference 3796 is a true testament to Patek Philippe's discreet elegance and ageless aesthetics.
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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. 3796
A fine and elegant platinum wristwatch with small seconds, blue sapphire-set hour markers, ivory dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
