Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3440 Automatic c.1960 with Extract.

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The Watch

The Patek Philippe Calatrava is one of the most iconic watch collections of all time, with each of its time-only members carrying a distinct, symbolic weightiness in their lightweight, formal wear.

This example is the ref. 3440, dating from 1960. The extract confirms the Manufacture date and lists the date it was sold November 19th 1960. The Reference 3440 is considered one of the most intriguing and frankly under-valued automatic calatravas in the world of vintage Patek collecting. The 18ct Gold Case is a chunky screw back. It's powered by the automatic calibre 27-460. A very interesting attribute of the reference 3440 is the applied hour markers at 12 o’clock with three sections.

This guy comes accompanied by the Patek Extract from the Archives (500CHF Value) and a period Genuine Patek 18ct Gold Buckle.

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The Specs

Age: c.1960.
Movement: Time Only, Automatic Calibre 27-460.

Timekeeping: Good.

Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Patek Philippe Factory Dial.

Case: 18ct Yellow Gold.

Measurements: 34.2mm. End to End: 41mm.

Bezel: Solid.

Water Resistant?: No.

Hands: Original.
Crystal: Possibly Original Acrylic Crystal.

Crown: Genuine Patek Replacement/Service Crown.

Strap/Bracelet: Genuine Breguet Brown Leather Alligator Strap with Genuine 18k Patek Philippe Buckle.

Lug Width: 18mm

Getting Acquainted

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Bits that stand out:
- Chunky Looking 18ct Case.

-Extremely Impressive Automatic Movement.

- Super Quality.

-18ct Gold Patek Buckle.

-Extract from the Archives.

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Nitty Gritty:
- Light Scratches to the Crystal.

-Genuine Patek Service/Replacement Crown.

-Small Marks to Case.

- Hardly a bad thing, There is slight bluing to the Dial, probably due to Humidity.

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Overall the PP is in very nice Vintage condition.

The Dial is in a Good condition, with some bluing, that I think looks cool!

18ct Gold Case is in good nick. There are some very small marks throughout.

Genuine Patek Service/Replacement Crown.

Possibly Original Crystal, with Light Scratches.

Hands are in nice order.

Photographed on a 7in Wrist.