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1910's Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Pre-ref. 446 Mens Midsize - 18K Gold
$12,495
£9,399.24
€10,888.58
CA$17,615.36
A$19,589.46
CHF 10,281.85
MX$238,884.03
NOK 129,942.16
SEK 121,825.95
DKK 81,271.04
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1910's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Calatrava Pre-ref. 446 Mens Midsize Watch - 18K Gold
Rare Extremely Early Pre-446 Edition - A Very Classic Patek - 1 Year Warranty
Arguably the company's most well-known vintage model line, the Calatrava Collection, is most widely known for its iconic Ref. 96, introduced in the 1930's, which is commonly understood to be Patek Philippe's first creation from the Calatrava collection.
But calling it the first Patek Calatrava watch is a bit oversimplified.
Concurrent with the ref. 96, Patek made an essentially identical watch that looked just like a smaller 96, and Patek numbered it the reference 446. It measured 28mm in diameter, a small mens or "boys" size at the time.
But adding even more complication, before the Calatrava was launched as such, Patek made a few watches that appear identical in construction but pre-date the official beginning of the Calatrava. In this case by nearly two decades!
Today's offering showcases this extremely early and rare Patek made before Patek began numbering their references. Made circa 1910 or shortly thereafter, while Patek was beginning to make wristwatches, it is an early Patek wristwatch. But even much more interesting and historically significant from our perspective, is how closely the watch resembles the future 446 Calatrava, yet made over two decades before its launch.
In design and construction, this is essentially a 446 - just without small seconds. And with a different dial variation that what was used on 446's.
In a sense, it could be seen as the original Calatrava. a Calatrava style Patek made before Patek named these watches Calatravas.
Like all Calatrava, it showcases sleek lines and subtle elegance. As Patek Philippe aptly describes, "These inimitably elegant men's watches are impervious to short-lived trends, recapturing the hearts of each new generation."
With a case that appears to be identical to a 448, it fully embraces the Bauhaus style famously associated with early Calatravas - the design principle of “form follows function”. It achieves its powerful impact through the use of clean, simple, and elegant lines.
Powering it is its illustrious original Patek Philippe caliber 10-200 movement - the same movement that powered the 96's and 446's - unquestionably among the finest hand-winding movements ever built. Unlike later 10-200's this extremely early one features "wolf's tooth" winding gears.
It has fully Patek parts down to all hands and the signed winding crown. It presents beautifully on the wrist. The case is scratch-free with only light wear and signs of previous polishing.
The black gilt dial was previously very well-restored in vintage times and remains in excellent condition.
One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $895 value). It is running very strongly and keeping very accurate time.
For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this classic and rare Patek Philippe.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Detailed Appraisal:
Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 154,558
Year built: movement built c. the first half of the 1910's
Model: Un-numbered model, "pre-Calatrava" predecessor to the 448
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K yellow gold
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 0.750., 295,387
Case condition: The case is scratch-free with only light wear and signs of previous polishing.
Dimensions: 28mm wide (excluding crown), 36.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Gloss black with applied yellow gold faceted baton and half-spherical indexes, outer railroad minute track in gilt, previously expertly restored in vintage times and remains in excellent condition
Hands: Original, yellow gold, "batons"
Movement type: High grade, Cal. 10’’’-200, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, wolf’s tooth. winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance likely with 8 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator
Movement markings: Patek Philippe and Co. Geneve, 154,558
Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned buckle
Width between lugs: 16mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Services: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $895 value).
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strongly and keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
SKU 10322R
- Creator:
- Case Material:
- Strap Material:Leather,Crocodile
- Case Shape:Round
- Movement:
- Case Dimensions:Height: 1.44 in (36.5 mm)Width: 1.11 in (28 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1910
- Condition:It presents beautifully on the wrist. The case is scratch-free with only light wear and signs of previous polishing. The black gilt dial was previously very well-restored in vintage times and remains in excellent condition.
- Seller Location:Suwanee, GA
- Reference Number:Seller: 10322R1stDibs: LU4333227110822
Patek Philippe
It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.
The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.
During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.
Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.
Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)
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