Patek Philippe

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Patek Philippe Ref. 3483

To quote from Phillips, "during the 1950s and 1960s, Calatrava style wristwatches became very popular and fashionable. At the time, watches cased in yellow, white gold and platinum were considered more valuable than their stainless steel counterparts. As such, very little were produced (in steel)."

Auction research suggests that about 500 examples of the Reference 3483 were made.

Coming with a mechanical, 27SC calibre, this time only marvel looks and feels bigger on the wrist than its 35mm.





I also love the furniture that came with these vintage Calatravas.



Just so elegant.




My one was purchased two or three years ago now. One could argue that it is somewhat overshadowed by the 570 or 3417, but actually I am trying very hard to get out of direct comparisons between my watches. Each watch has its own personality and style. There are occasions when a stainless steel rarity like a 3483 just cannot be beaten.



As has become obvious over recent years, I have become more and more interested in Patek Philippe. I think their modern offerings are truly interesting in a way that most other manufacturers have lost the plot. I could pick 6 from the current collection that I would love to own. I can't think of any other manufacturer where I feel that....


I think that also applies to vintage. The time only marvels of the 1950s and 1960s are just hard to beat from Patek Philippe. When one considers that the above watch is not that different in price to the Sea-Dweller tribute from Rolex, I know there are still treasures to be found in vintage world.