Patek Philippe Calatrava 3923A

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3923A Japan Limited Edition Steel

Easily situated amongst the most iconic dress watches ever, the Patek Philippe Calatrava embodies the very essence of what a classically-styled timepiece should look like. Defining the entire market niche in 1932 when it debuted, the Calatrava has become the foundation of Patek Philippe’s elegant offerings, with the collection growing to include a multitude of references of various designs across a variety of dials, materials, complications and more. Offered here we have the Calatrava ref. 3923A, a Japanese market exclusive that was offered between the years of 1986 and 1999, which builds upon the Calatrava collection's history as one of Patek Philippe's best-known and best-looking dress watches. Boasting Patek's esteemed design language and closely inspired by the ref. 96, the ref. 3923A features a rarity for Patek Philippe outside of their sports watches, a stainless steel case with plenty of polished surfaces, a domed bezel and a gorgeous white dial that houses dauphine hour hands and applied faceted indices and a minimalist running seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. An exercise in minimalism, as per the Calatrava’s Bauhaus-inspired design language, the Calatrava’s clean aesthetic has been the bedrock of its offering for decades, on which the ref. 3923A builds upon. Brand : Patek Philippe Dimensions : 31.5mm x 7mm Model : Calatrava Movement : Manual-wind cal. 215 PS Reference : 3923A Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 1986 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch, Extract of the Archives and Service Paperwork Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Decidedly Bauhaus in its execution, the ref. 3923A features a minimalist dial design with faceted hour markers and dauphine hands set upon a bright silver dial with a subtle running seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. THE CONSTRUCTION Closely inspired by the original Calatrava, the ref. 96, the ref. 3923A features an entirely polished stainless steel construction that measures in at a svelte 31.5mm in diameter and comes in at just under 7mm thick. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.