Patek Philippe Calatrava 3466 Waterproof Stainless Steel
Famed for their luxurious take on horology and all of its facets, Patek Philippe seldom constructs their cases from metals that are not precious, like gold or platinum. As such, stainless steel examples of Patek Philippe’s timepieces are inherently rare, sought-after, and unusual. Offered here, we have one of those very timepieces, the Calatrava ref. 3466 made from stainless steel. Contrasting the Calatrava’s elegant dress watch persona, the ref. 3466 has become legendary due to its position as one of the very few stainless steel vintage Patek Philippe references. Combined with its stainless steel construction, the ref. 3466 is also sought-after due to its uncharacteristically large 35mm case diameter being far more significant than the 30mm-33mm cases that would have been run-of-the-mill at the time. Featuring an automatic movement and a screw-down case on top of its large steel case, the ref. 3466 seems right at home in today’s horological landscape, with its beautiful classically styled dial serving as a reminder of the time from which it has come.
THE DIAL Featuring a silver dial, matching the color of its stainless steel construction, the Calatrava ref. 3466's monochromatic design takes the Calatrava's understated aesthetic to new heights.
THE CONSTRUCTION Known for almost never making watches with steel, particularly before they launched the Nautilus, the ref. 3466 is part of an exclusive group of models from Patek whereby they branched out from their comfort zone and experimented.
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.
