Dreweatts 1759
Lot 381
Patek Philippe, Calatrava, ref. 3919R-001, an 18 carat gold wrist watch, circa 2001, manual wind, 18 jewels, cal. 215, adjusted to 5 positions and heat-cold isochronisms, white porcelain dial, Roman numerals, Feuille hands, subsidiary constant seconds dial, snap case, case back engraved Love 50, stamped with 18 carat gold common control mark, on a Patek Philippe brown lather strap with an 18 carat gold pin buckle, case back, dial, movement, crown, strap and buckle signed, with a Patek Philippe box, certificate of origin, instruction booklet, two pouches and outer card packaging, diameter 33.5mm Since the launch of the line in 1932, the Calatrava has been a mainstay of the Patek Philippe production becoming a byword for elegant simplicity. Produced between 1985 and 2006, the reference 3919 continued its predecessor’s distinctive ‘hobnail’ bezel but introduced the calibre 215PS which allowed a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. At 33.5mm it is smaller than its contemporary replacement but is considered my many collectors to be the quintessential Calatrava.
