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PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Calatrava – Reference 3520 – 18k White Gold – Clous de Paris Bezel – 32 mm – Extract from the Archives – Circa 1983 – Rare

Offered for sale is the elegant Patek Philippe Calatrava, reference 3520, manufactured in 18 ct white gold and dating to approximately 1983. Presented in excellent vintage condition, this reference is celebrated for its timeless proportions and the iconic Clous de Paris hobnail bezel, one of the most recognizable design elements in the history of the Calatrava collection. 

The watch features a refined silver dial with applied white gold hour markers and slim baton hands, offering exceptional legibility while embodying the understated elegance that has defined the Calatrava since its introduction. The beautifully executed Clous de Paris bezel surrounds the dial with a delicate guilloché pattern, adding texture and sophistication without compromising the watch's minimalist aesthetic.

The 32 mm case is crafted entirely from 18 ct white gold and showcases the flawless proportions that have made vintage Calatrava references enduring classics. Its slim profile allows the watch to sit effortlessly beneath a cuff, while the restrained design highlights the exceptional finishing and attention to detail for which Patek Philippe is renowned.

Powering the watch is the ultra-thin Patek Philippe manufacture Calibre 177, a manually wound movement celebrated for its reliability, refined construction, and elegant finishing. 

Produced during the early 1980s, the reference 3520 occupies a special place within the Calatrava lineage. Its combination of the distinctive hobnail bezel, precious metal construction, and classic dimensions has established it as one of the most desirable vintage dress watches from Patek Philippe. Well-preserved examples, particularly in white gold, have become increasingly difficult to source.

This example dates to approximately 1983 and is accompanied by an official Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, confirming its production details and enhancing its desirability for collectors. Preserved in excellent vintage condition, it represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the manufacture's most iconic and enduring references.

This reference 3520 is accompanied by:

- Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives

- 18 ct white gold case

- Iconic Clous de Paris hobnail bezel

- Manual-winding Patek Philippe Calibre 177

- 1984

- Excellent vintage condition

- Rare collector's reference

"With its elegant white gold case, iconic Clous de Paris bezel, and timeless Calatrava design, the Patek Philippe Ref. 3520 stands among the most refined and collectible vintage dress watches ever created by the Geneva manufacture."