Patek Philippe Ident.

[brabusbrad]

Hi everyone, this was a watch in my Dad’s collection and I would just like to know more about it. From what I could fine on google, this appears to be the calatrava 3520.

Thanks,
Brad

[R!$]

Calatrava 3119 by the looks of it

[brabusbrad]

Originally Posted by R!$

Calatrava 3119 by the looks of it

3119 should have a subdial for a seconds hand.

[daveo5]

Looks just like mine except for gold color. It came back from PP service last year. Amazing movement 177, ultra thin. Gains approximately + 1.5 per 24 hrs. Definitely a keeper in my collection. A brief history, this was the first Calatrava by PP in 1932, still in production


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[Codik]

https://monochrome-watches.com/histo...ortant-models/

PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA REF. 3520

By the early 1970s, Patek Philippe had already created numerous variations of the Calatrava. In 1973, however, it would come out with a design that would forever be associated with the collection; the “Clous de Paris” guilloche – or hobnail, as it is better known in English – bezel. In some ways, this represented a deviation from the Bauhaus principles that had informed the original design of the Reference 96, as the hobnail bezel served no functional purpose. Paired with a simple round case and straight lugs, however, it was absolutely stunning and only further enhanced the classic appeal of the Calatrava collection. Powered by the manually-wound Cal. 177 it was, of course, a time-only display, available with several different dial variations, including ones with Arabic and Roman numerals. The design proved so popular that it is still in production today in the form of the updated Ref. 5116 and Ref. 5119.

Although the version with “Clou de Paris” pattern on the bezel is the most coveted of them all, Patek also created more classical versions of the Reference 3520, including some with a flat bezel. With them, you can see the roots of the collection and the timeless appeal of the model – even though the one that made it through time is the hobnail version, which is still visible in modern iterations such as the 5116 and the 5119.

[jonathan17]

Your Dad has great taste.

[brabusbrad]

Originally Posted by jonathan17

Your Dad has great taste.

Thanks Mate

[brabusbrad]

Originally Posted by Codik

https://monochrome-watches.com/histo...ortant-models/

PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA REF. 3520

By the early 1970s, Patek Philippe had already created numerous variations of the Calatrava. In 1973, however, it would come out with a design that would forever be associated with the collection; the “Clous de Paris” guilloche – or hobnail, as it is better known in English – bezel. In some ways, this represented a deviation from the Bauhaus principles that had informed the original design of the Reference 96, as the hobnail bezel served no functional purpose. Paired with a simple round case and straight lugs, however, it was absolutely stunning and only further enhanced the classic appeal of the Calatrava collection. Powered by the manually-wound Cal. 177 it was, of course, a time-only display, available with several different dial variations, including ones with Arabic and Roman numerals. The design proved so popular that it is still in production today in the form of the updated Ref. 5116 and Ref. 5119.

Although the version with “Clou de Paris” pattern on the bezel is the most coveted of them all, Patek also created more classical versions of the Reference 3520, including some with a flat bezel. With them, you can see the roots of the collection and the timeless appeal of the model – even though the one that made it through time is the hobnail version, which is still visible in modern iterations such as the 5116 and the 5119.

Thank you for the great source, much appreciated.