Patek Philippe Calatrava Retailed by Gubelin 18K Yellow Gold Woven Bracelet Silver Dial Reference 3459

Overview A vintage and rare 18k yellow gold Patek Phillippe Calatrava on an 18k yellow gold woven band. The timepiece has reference number 3459 and its estimated year of production is circa 1968. Case The case measures 32 mm wide excluding the crown. The silver colored dial is double signed Patek Philippe and Gubelin. The crown has the Patek Philippe emblem. The dial is protected by the original domed plexiglass crystal. Bracelet This rare watch has a double signed silver dial, originally retailed by Gubelin. The woven bracelet is signed by Jean Pierre Ecoffe, a famous and esteemed European jeweler known for making intricate and avant garde bracelets. Jean Pierre Ecoffey specialized in the highest quality of bracelet making. Their work can be identified by the JPE stamp on the clasp. JPE was known for making jewelry and bracelets for Patek Philippe during the second half of the 20th century. JPE made the most sophisticated and complicated bracelets for Patek Philippe. This fine mesh bracelet feels more like fabric rather than metal, as it was made by Jean Pierre Ecoffey’s workshop. The watch measures 7 inches long. The movement is a manual winding 23-300 movement with a 44 hour power reserve and 18 jewels. The watch has a clean look with an hour hand and minute hand only. Condition The watch has appropriate stamps and hallmarks. The movement was recently serviced in house and the watch is running to Patek standards. The watch is all original with all original parts. The watch has signs of previous use in the form of light scratches on the bezel, crystal, and case back. The band is in great condition with few signs of wear. An interesting and rare watch fit for a collection. Specifications Brand: Patek Philippe Collection: Calatrava Model: Calatrava Reference number: 3459 Movement: Manual winding Case material: Yellow gold Bracelet material: Yellow gold Year of production: 1968 (Approximation) Condition: The item shows visible and tangible signs of wear like scratches, scuffs, or small dents. Scope of delivery: No original box, no original papers Gender: Men's watch/Unisex Location: United States of America, Florida, Ft Lauderdale Availability: Item is in stock Caliber Movement: Manual winding Caliber/movement: 23-300 Power reserve: 44 h Number of jewels: 18 Case Details Case material: Yellow gold Case diameter: 32 mm Thickness: 6.8 mm Water resistance: Not water resistant Bezel material: Yellow gold Crystal: Plexiglass Dial Dial: Silver Dial numerals: No numerals Bracelet/Strap Bracelet material: Yellow gold Bracelet color: Gold Clasp: Jewelry clasp Clasp material: Yellow gold