Patek Philippe - Calatrava - 3923 - Men - 1994

Description

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3923J– 18K Yellow Gold – Complete Provence (Box, Papers & Service Documentation)

Brand: Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model: Calatrava
Reference: 3923 (produced between the years 1986-1999)
Movement (serial number): 1,834,102
Caliber: 215, manual winding
Rubis/watch jewels: 18
Case material: Solid 18-carat yellow gold
Buckle: yellow gold marked 750
Case diameter: Approximately 32 mm (this smaller diameter size was discontinued in 1999)
Dial: Silvered dial with applied gold baton markers, hands and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
Total weight: approximately 40.2 grams
Strap: Leather strap (new deep burgundy-brown crocodile skin, supplied by Patek Philippe salon at Place Vendome. The waistband measures approximately 215 mm from tip to original gold buckle
Glass: Sapphire crystal (almost as hard as diamond, scratch-proof and virtually unbreakable)
Accessories: Original presentation box, Certificate of Origin and all accompanying documentation, service invoice (Oct 2024) and original receipt from established Fine Jewellers since 1928. in St Maarten (Netherlands, Antilles)
Shipping: Registered and fully insured with automatic tracking. Upon request, free pick-up in central Paris.

Offered for sale is an elegant Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3923J in 18-carat yellow gold, purchased on 6 September 1994 for USD 7800 with receipt from The Gold Mine/Palais Hindu N.V., St. Maaten (Netherlands Antilles)

The watch has complete provenance (full set) and is accompanied by its original Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, which records the reference number, movement number, calibre, case material and original purchase date (see photos). The original presentation box and all purchase accompanying documentation (leather folder) are also included.

The watch was worn for approximately six to eight months before being stored in a safe-deposit box for more than 30 years. It is in excellent working order and excellent condition with very minor use and wear.

In October 2024, the watch received a complete service at Patek Philippe's Paris salon. The accompanying invoice, dated 23 October 2024, records a total payment of €990. The listed work includes disassembly and inspection of the components, cleaning, replacement of base components and lubrication, adjustment, regulation of the movement, and quality control. The waistband was also replaced as complementary service and is crocodile skin on leather. The service person at the Paris salon informed the watch is in perfect and excellent working condition. Original service red seal Patek Philippe is maintained and can be seen on the reverse side of the watch.

The watch features the understated proportions and timeless design associated with the Calatrava collection. Its manual-winding calibre 215 and traditional subsidiary-seconds dial make it an elegant example of Patek Philippe's classic dress watches. A discontinued classic, its 32 mm case reflects the elegant, understated proportions and offers a more discrete alternative to many contemporary larger-cased models. In the vintage market this case size is highly sought after by purists.

The watch is offered with the accessories and documentation listed above. Please examine the photographs carefully for the visible condition of the case, dial, strap and other components. There is a small scratch in the upper right hand corner on the gold arm that holds the waistband (see enlarged photo detail)

Condition and authenticity: The watch is accompanied by its original Certificate of Origin and Patek Philippe service documentation. The service invoice provides a record of the work carried out in October 2024. The watch's precise current condition and originality of individual components should be assessed from the photographs and documentation provided. It is ready to wear.