Patek Philippe Calatrava 3998

Patek Philippe Calatrava, Reference 3998 | A platinum and diamond-set wristwatch with date | Circa 1992

Dial: silvered, diamond Calibre: cal. 310 SC automatic, 29 jewels Movement number: 1'445'241 Case: platinum, screw-down case back Case number: 2'900'188 Closure: platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp Size: 33.5 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, leather bifold and presentation case with outer packaging Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.Manufactured in the final years of the 20th century, this Calatrava still retains the Geneva seal of quality. Though not visible through the solid caseback, the movement is beautifully decorated with fausses côtes, perlage and a solid 21k gold rotor. The off-white dial gives the watch a subdued elegance as opposed to bright white. The case and buckle are made of platinum and paired with the diamond-set dial really elevates this watch above its contemporaries. This watch, accompanied by its original certificate and presentation case, is a quintessential automatic Calatrava with the size and thickness making this watch both perfect for daily wear, but also suitable for special events with the touch of class from the diamond set dial.