Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3588/1 in 18k gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava automatic watch, Ref. 3588/1, from the 1970s.

Round case made entirely of 18k gold with a finely textured knurled bezel (coin-edge) and a mirror-polished finish along the crystal. Fluted crown featuring the Patek Calatrava cross symbol at the 3 o’clock position. Smooth champagne-colored dial with black Roman numerals and smooth, flat baton hands. Dial signed “PATEK PHILIPPE/GENÈVE.” Synthetic sapphire crystal. 18k gold braided mesh bracelet integrated into the case with the Patek Calatrava cross emblem on the clasp. Patek Philippe Caliber 28-255 automatic movement with a 21k oscillating weight and adjusted for all positions. It works. Measurements: 35 mm x 35 mm (excluding the crown).

Patek Philippe’s Calatrava line was launched in 1932, firmly inspired by the German Bauhaus movement (“form follows function”), characterized by round, understated cases and traditional leather straps, However, the 3588 model intentionally breaks with this classicism. It is not simply an ordinary dress watch; it is a statement of intent from a golden age in which Patek Philippe demonstrated that it was possible to fuse the highest level of artisanal watchmaking with the world’s most refined micromechanical engineering to create “Ultra-thin” timepieces.

In the description of the watches, when it states “it works,” it means that the watch is functioning. Since collector’s watches typically have delicate and complex mechanisms, the buyer is responsible for any general servicing, overhaul, battery replacement, adjustment, or repair that may be necessary. We do not guarantee the perfect functioning of any watch. All photographs of our watches are original and have been taken by our photographers; in other words, we do not use stock photography, which is why the photographs are considered part of the cataloging.