Patek Philippe Calatrava 3796J Silver Dial in 18k Yellow Gold 19-16

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3796J Silver Dial in 18k Yellow Gold 19-16This Patek Philippe Ref. 3796, launched in 1982 and produced until the late 1990s, is the direct neo vintage successor to the original 1932 Calatrava Ref. 96. It faithfully maintains the classic 31mm case size, tapered lugs, and Bauhaus inspired design of the iconic Ref. 96. We might regard this as the last classic sized Calatrava that remained entirely faithful to the proportions of the inaugural model. The 18k yellow gold case is in excellent

The Stern-made grey petit tapisserie dial is in superb condition with crisp white text and gold hour with matching gold hands

- Copper brown “mirror” dial

the 6240 has no gold counterpart

This one is in fine condition

booklets and hangtag as new

Besonders ist der leichte und gleichmäßige Hauch von Patina auf dem Zifferblatt

Beyond being one of the first Swiss quartz wristwatches ever made

This example houses the updated automatic calibre 918 movement that was introduced by JLC in 1994

with lume dots that match the hands perfectly

The watch comes on the photographed Nautical strap

where form follows function—executed in 18k yellow gold

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