20 Patek Philippe Fine and Elegant Calatrava Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Reference 3561, With Small Seconds and Extract from Archives
Estimate: €6,000 – 12,000
Sold (Premium)€12,090
Model: Calatrava
Reference: 3561
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1974
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 27-460M
Case N°: 2681351
Movement N°: 1232876
Dimensions: 35 mm
Signed: Dial, movement and case
Accessories: Extract from the Archives
A truly special creation by Patek Philippe, the reference 3561 such as the present watch is a very rare discovery since only 150 examples (all in yellow gold) are thought to have been produced between 1968 and 1970. The two body case with concave lugs is very nicely preserved and its sapphire display back is something unusual for that period. The silver dial is immaculate with applied yellow-gold baton indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds and yellow-gold baton hands. This watch is also provided with the extract from the archives confirming its yellow-gold case and its production in 1974 and subsequent sale on the 23rd of January 1975.