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FS: Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 3445 in YG
Brand: Patek Philippe - (more)
Series: 3445
Model: Calatrava ref. 3445 in YG
Condition: VG
Location: United States
Status: FS
Listed: Mar 23, 2010, 1:19 PM
Retail Price: USD
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For sale is a vintage 18K Yellow Gold Patek ref. 3445 featuring the great calibre 27-460PM ("PM" for "piton mobile" or mobile stud carrier, which is relatively rare among 27-460 movements). In general, the cal. 27-460 is regarded by many as one of the best movements Patek has ever made and one of the greatest automatics from the golden age of watchmaking, with free-sprung balance, blue steel overcoil hairspring and gorgeous finishing. This watch dates to about 1969-1971. The dial appears original and pristine, the 35-36mm solid gold case is sharp and crisp, and appears to show no signs of over-polishing with the sides having what appears to be an original brushed finish to contrast the polished front. The original 18K hallmark is crisp on the back of the lug, as apparent in the picture. Overall, watch shows minimal signs of wear for a 40-year-old watch, appears clean and bright with only a tiny little indent at around 11, but really hard to capture in the photos and could most likely be polished out. The movement was just serviced by RGM Watch Company and is running smoothly. This is one of the true greats from a great house and I'm sorry to see it go. These are getting harder to find and I haven't seen one for sale recently with the 27-460PM calibre (as opposed to the 27-460 and 27-460M/date movements). I ask $7900 (obro) shipped. The lowest price on the net! I accept wire transfers, paypal (no fees), etc. I have sold a number of watches here and on other sites to domestic and international buyers. Thank you very much [Email address suppressed for privacy] 
