Patek Philippe Calatrava 3569 18K Gold — Crown Back — Pre-owned

Vintage automatic watch with back crown — Rare Calatrava Collection

The Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3569 embodies the pinnacle of minimalist Swiss watchmaking with its innovative architecture featuring a dorsal winding crown. This 1981 timepiece combines the timeless elegance of the Calatrava line with revolutionary engineering: the Calibre 1-350 with its peripheral rotor allows for an ultra-thin profile while maintaining automatic performance. A particularly sought-after example among collectors for its unique character and its authenticity certificate.

📌 Unique, pre-owned item • Open for bidding

Patek Philippe – Calatrava – Ref. 3569 – 18K Gold – Automatic, back-winding – Excerpt from the archives

An exceptional and highly sought-after vintage wristwatch from the prestigious Swiss manufacturer Patek Philippe, reference 3569, belonging to the iconic Calatrava collection — a line synonymous with timeless elegance and refined minimalist design.

This sophisticated timepiece features a beautifully proportioned solid 18K gold case, slender lugs, and a distinctive construction characteristic of this reference. The watch is equipped with a sumptuous solid gold sunburst dial, adorned with applied baton hour markers and matching gold hands, creating a pure and exquisitely refined aesthetic.

The model is powered by the rare and technically fascinating Patek Philippe manufacture caliber 350 automatic movement, featuring an innovative peripheral rotor system and a discreet winding crown located on the case back. This ingenious construction allowed Patek Philippe to achieve a slimmer profile while maintaining automatic winding performance, making the reference 3569 one of the most unusual and sought-after vintage Calatrava models for collectors.

The watch is equipped with a sapphire crystal and presented on a leather strap.

Important: The watch comes with an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives, confirming its authenticity and production details, as well as a Patek Philippe presentation box, greatly enhancing its collectability and desirability.

Characteristics

Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Calatrava
Reference: 3569
Movement: Manufacture automatic caliber 1-350
Winding system: Winding crown on the back of the case
Case material: Solid 18K gold
Glass: Sapphire crystal
Dial: Solid gold sundial
Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds
Bracelet: New leather bracelet with a non-original gold-plated buckle
Accessories: Excerpt from the Archives + Patek Philippe box
Condition: Very good vintage condition

A rare opportunity to acquire an unusual and historically important Patek Philippe automatic Calatrava, combining innovative watchmaking engineering with timeless and understated elegance.

DIMENSIONS:

Diameter without crown: 36 mm
Width between the lugs (length): 41,5 mm
Thickness: mm 8
Lug width (strap): 18 mm
Total weight: 52 g

Europe: €100
Worldwide shipping: €100