Patek Philippe Calatrava 3440J Archives 1963

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3440, 18K yellow gold, archives extract
Serial: 315321 / mvt 1113354
Circa: 1963
Reference: 3440J

CASE: 34.5mm, 18K yellow gold, screw back

DIAL: Silver soleil dial, gold applied hour markers, triple bar at 12, subsidiary seconds

MOVEMENT: Calibre 27-460, automatic, 37 jewels

BRACELET: Leather strap with gold plated buckle

CONDITION REPORT: Watch is in overall excellent condition and all original. There are signs of wear, but the case is crisp with ultra sharp edges and angles and unpolished. The hallmarks under the lugs are crisp, untouched and both clearly visible. The dial is original and appears untouched.

NOTES: This watch includes the Patek Philippe archives extract.

The Patek Philippe Calatrava is an icon in the dress watch world and this model, the 3440, stands out with its angled lugs, double edged bezel and somewhat pointed case middle as well as the large PP crown associated with the automatic movement. Architecturally, this is one of the most interesting cases from thhe 1960's. This matches the design of the 3448 perpetual calendar as well in its angles and bold design and it makes sense because they were in fact made by the same casemaker Antoine Gerlach. This is attested by the Key Number 4 found on the inner caseback indicating Antoine Gerlach made this case. Antoine Gerlach is most famously known for having made the making the first gold and platinum Calatrava cases for the reference 96, which is the first Patek Calatrava.