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Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 3445
Launched in 1961 and in production until the early 1980s, the ref. 3445 was the first serially produced Patek Philippe self-winding, waterproof watch with a date.
The 35 mm watch was indeed powered by Patek's new and first serially produced automatic movement with a date, caliber 27-460.
Here's a random selection of several variants of this beautiful reference with a date window at 3 o'clock.
For further, more in-depth information, please read Tania Edwards' article on Collectability.
Best, Emmanuel
credit: @_lanaturaetutto_
White gold (?), silver dial
credit: @andri.watch
White gold, blue dial (also very well photographed by amanico here)
credit: @antoine.de.macedo
credit: arbitro
Yellow gold, silver dial
credit: @goldentimeco_official
Pink gold, silver dial
credit: @lisbonwatch
Yellow gold, black dial
credit: Carter Marsh & Co
White gold, painted Breguet numerals, silver dial
credit: Phillips
White gold, white painted numerals, slate dial
credit: amsterdamvintagewatches
White gold, three applied Roman numerals, black dial
credit: Sotheby’s
Platinum, diamond indexes, silver dial
credit: Sjx
Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 3445
Launched in 1961 and in production until the early 1980s , the ref. 3445 was the first serially produced Patek Philippe self-winding, waterproof watch with a date . The 35 mm watch was indeed powered by Patek's new and first serially produced automatic mo...
Even though I am generally a white metals person…
That first one in YG is my absolute favorite 👌🏻🙌🏻
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I rarely comment on dress watches but this one stopped me still. Everything is harmonious, a very, very elegant watch. Thank you Emmanuel for these gems. Regards Kurt.
What a wonderful variety...
My personal favorite is the WG with the blue dial, but the YG example is stunning as well!
The blue dial is very attractive, that’s for sure!
But I think my favorites would be the 2 first in the thread: yg/champagne and wg/silver. Best, Emmanuel
The 3445 has never been considered particularly rare, but it has its own unique charm. Thank you for highlighting it. This is my 3445G
The date window on the 3445 is unique. The top edge is not straight but slightly concave. ...
Thank you so much for highlighting this incredible detail!
Your 3445 looks beautiful, I like this monochrome look: white gold, silver dial. Best, Emmanuel
Hi Emmanuel, a classic piece ! My favorite is the one with
blue dial ! Are you tempted ?
Hi Gordon,
I find this reference interesting and not devoid of charm, but not enough to be looking for one. Best, Emmanuel
An important piece.
My favorites are the gray dial without the frame for the date. And the one in platinum! I saw a pristine example at an auction preview - I think it was Christies some years ago. I generally don't appreciate diamond dials but for this one I happily make an...
I agree with you on all counts !
The platinum example is really attractive, but if the case has been over polished it ruins the watch… Best, Emmanuel