Patek Philippe Calatrava 3429G Archives 1963

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3429, 18K white gold, archives extract
Serial: 2629761 / mvt 1113051
Circa: 1963
Reference: 3429G

CASE: 35.5mm, 18K white gold, screw back

DIAL: Silver dial, white gold applied hour markers, double bar at 12, subsidiary seconds

MOVEMENT: Calibre 27-460, automatic, 37 jewels

BRACELET: Navy blue alligator strap with 18K white gold original Patek Philippe 'PPCo" tang 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 unpolished. The dial is original, in mint condition and appears untouched with beautiful raised enamel inscriptions. The case band hallmark is crisp and intact. The original 18K white gold PPco is still present, a rarity within itself.

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 3429, is particular with its classic Wenger case, Stern freres dial and waterproof screwback case with big PP crown. The case was indeed crafted by Wenger attested by the Key Number 1 on the inner casbeack. Wenger is known for making the majority of the cases for the iconic Patek Philippe 2499 perpetual calendar chronograph. Less than 1000 examples of the ref. 3429 were made in yellow, white, rose and platinum. However only about a dozen examples of this reference have appeared to date with a white gold case.