1990s Patek Philippe Calatrava 32mm 18ct Gold Manual 3520J

Here we have a classic 1990s Patek Philippe Calatrava Manual Set 3520J with a beautifully sculpted 32mm 18ct Yellow Gold round case that elegantly graces the wrist. The 37mm lug-to-lug length and remarkably slim 5mm case thickness ensure a comfortable, low-profile fit. On the right side is a signed crown, perfectly proportioned to the case. An attractive guilloché Clous de Paris (hobnail-patterned) bezel, a true signature of the Calatrava line, holds a pristine crystal above the star of the show: a refined white dial. The Calatrava dial, which originally launched in 1932, took inspiration from the Bauhaus movement and its simple, functional artistic form. Elegant Roman numeral indices mark the hours, while slender black straight hands sit majestically in the centre, perfectly balancing this sophisticated, timeless dial; at 12 o’clock sits the Patek Philippe motif. On the reverse, a solid screw-down case back conceals the mechanical artistry within. Inside is a manually wound Patek Philippe Cal. 177, beating with traditional Swiss precision. This incredibly thin, finely decorated movement fits perfectly within this ultra-slim Calatrava profile. The watch features an 18mm lug width, allowing it to be paired beautifully with its original Patek leather strap secured by an 18ct Yellow Gold Patek Philippe buckle. This watch is sold with its original Patek Philippe box, usual flaky inner box, and paperwork (unsigned date).

This watch is sold with its original Patek Philippe box, usual flaky inner box and paperwork (unsigned date). The watch features an 18mm lug width, allowing it to be paired beautifully with its original Patek leather strap secured by an 18ct Yellow Gold Patek Philippe buckle. The watch is from Circa. 1990s and is sold in worn, vintage condition, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

If you're looking to get into the world of Patek Philippe, I genuinely think this is about as good an entry point as you'll find. It's everything a classic Calatrava should be, and for the money, it's incredibly hard to beat. Don't let the 32mm case put you off either, because this little Patek packs a surprising punch on the wrist. The beautiful Clous de Paris bezel gives it so much character, while the crisp case and wonderfully clean Roman numeral dial are just fantastic. Add in that incredibly slim profile, solid 18ct yellow gold construction and a beautifully finished manual movement, and you've got a seriously special watch. Proof that you really don't need a big case to make an impression. Snap up this neo-vintage gem today!

Reference : 3520J
Movement : Manually Wound Patek Cal. 177
Age : Circa. 1990s
Year : Circa. 1990s
Case Size : 32mm
Case Thickness : 5mm
Lug to Lug : 37mm
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : 18ct Yellow Gold
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Patek, Czapek & Cie was founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek in 1839. The company name became Patek, Philippe & Cie –Fabricants à Genève in 1851. They created the first Swiss wristwatch, made for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, in 1868. They produced the first complicated ladies’ wristwatch with a five-minute repeater, No. 174 603, in 1916. In 1923, they sold the first split-seconds chronograph wristwatch, No. 124 824. In 1932, we saw the launch of the first Calatrava: Ref. 96. The business began with the regular production of perpetual calendar wristwatches in 1941. They won a record number of first prizes for precision in the Geneva Observatory competition in 1944. Later, in 1962, a tourbillon movement achieved the still unbeaten world timekeeping precision record for a mechanical watch at the Geneva Observatory. In 1976, we saw the launch of the first Nautilus sports watch, Ref. 3700/1, in steel. To celebrate their anniversary, they launched the Calibre 89 to mark 150 years of Patek Philippe. It has an incredible 33 complications, which is the most ever in a portable timepiece. They moved into a new production facility in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, in 1996. Continuing their mastery of Horology, they launched the most complicated Patek Philippe wristwatch with a double face: the Sky Moon Tourbillon, Ref. 5002, in 2001. The Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva opened in the same year. Renovation of the beautiful rue du Rhône salons in Geneva was completed in 2006. It celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2014.