31 Patek Philippe A fine, rare and special, Calatrava Convertible, manual wristwatch in steel, with integrated bracelet and silver dial.
Estimate: Fr. 8'000 – 16'000
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- Model Calatrava Convertible
- Year Circa 1958
- Reference 3418
- Case Material Stainless steel
- Case Number 2'601'570
- Bracelet Material Stainless steel bracelet, approximate length 235mm
- Movement Manual, cal. 12-400, 18 jewels
- Movement Number 729'977
- Dimension 35mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
A highly distinctive and unconventional creation, the present Patek Philippe reference 3418 reflects the manufacture’s experimental approach to case design during the late 1950s, a period marked by both technical exploration and aesthetic innovation. Introduced in 1958, the reference stands apart within Patek Philippe’s production for its unique construction and forward-thinking design. Notably, the reference was also produced with an antimagnetic caliber, further illustrating the technical versatility explored by Patek Philippe during this period. Executed exclusively in stainless steel, an uncommon choice for the brand at the time, it embodies a utilitarian philosophy rarely encountered within the manufacture’s output, combining practicality with refined execution. Its clean, well proportioned case houses a minimalist dial with applied baton indexes and slender hands, emphasizing legibility and balance. The defining feature of the reference lies in its ingenious convertible case construction, a patented system allowing the watch to transition seamlessly between a sporty bracelet configuration and a more formal strap, without the use of traditional lugs. This dual purpose design gives the watch a unique versatility, bridging the gap between functional sports watch and elegant dress timepiece. Produced in very limited numbers, the reference 3418 is exceedingly rare, with only a handful of examples having appeared publicly over time.
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