Patek Philippe Calatrava

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REF 3468

Manual-winding

33 MM

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SKU	AS11699
Article Number	40930951
ref	3468
case size	33 MM
movement	Manual-winding
dial color	Champagne
material	Yellow Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	16 MM
Includes	Black alligator-pattern leather strap with gold pin buckle. Also includes inner and outer boxes with original papers.
material	Alligator-Pattern
overall condition	Great condition overall. Case shows only light wear associated with age and gentle use. Hallmarks remain deep and legible. Dial and handset are in great condition.

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REF 3468

Manual-winding

33 MM

– Show less

SKU	AS11699
Article Number	40930951
ref	3468
case size	33 MM
movement	Manual-winding
dial color	Champagne
material	Yellow Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	16 MM
Includes	Black alligator-pattern leather strap with gold pin buckle. Also includes inner and outer boxes with original papers.
material	Alligator-Pattern
overall condition	Great condition overall. Case shows only light wear associated with age and gentle use. Hallmarks remain deep and legible. Dial and handset are in great condition.

Why We Love it

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One name: Patek Philippe.

And few watches express the maison’s philosophy of restraint more clearly than the Calatrava.

While Patek Philippe has long been celebrated for its complicated watchmaking, the upheaval following the 1929 stock market crash forced a moment of reflection. After acquiring a controlling interest in the firm, Jean and Charles Henri Stern commissioned English designer David Penney to create a simpler, more accessible watch—one rooted not in excess, but in clarity. Drawing on Bauhaus principles of function-first minimalism, Penney conceived the Calatrava in 1932, naming it after the Spanish military order whose cross had already become Patek’s emblem.

Nearly a century later, the Calatrava remains the blueprint for the modern dress watch—so much so that even brands outside Patek still measure themselves against it.

This particular example, Reference 3468, is Calatrava thinking at its most distilled. Housed in a beautifully proportioned 33mm 18k yellow gold snapback case, it features an acrylic crystal, a warm champagne sunburst dial, applied stick indices, and a restrained baton (or pencil-style) handset. The Fleur-de-Lis–signed crown is a subtle flourish, noticed only by those who know to look.

Inside beats the revered manual-winding Calibre 23-300, prized for its slim architecture, reliability, and refined finishing. Dating to circa [DATE TK], the watch is fitted to a Patek Philippe–signed alligator strap with matching pin buckle and is accompanied by its original boxes and paperwork.

And that’s it.

A true time-only dress watch. Plenty of modern watches tell the time just fine. Most eventually disappear into a drawer. A real Calatrava—from the world’s greatest watchmaker—is forever.

Brand Story

Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history. Few international luxury brands carry the gravitas of their name, and for good reason. The firm's commitment to excellence in horological manufacture is unflinching, and their track record of innovation in design without peer. They continue to lead the industry, and even their fiercest competitors have nothing but the utmost respect for the company.

From the simple elegance of their Calatrava line to the stunning study in miniaturization that is reference 1518 perpetual calendar to the modern reference 5750P chiming watch, Patek’s catalog is chock full of some of the most elegant and complicated timepieces ever made. Family-owned and completely independent, the firm has the freedom to do what it wants — such as discontinue one of the world’s most beloved steel luxury sport watches, the reference 5711 — when it wants.

Owning a Patek Philippe is for many the ultimate goal of timepiece collecting, and for a certain type, the only timepieces they collect. Whichever way you look at it, there is no questioning the elegance of design, superlative manufacture of their cases and movements, or the sheer elegance and emotion that comes from owning one.

Of course for a brand that is steeped in heritage, we are told “You never actually own a Patek Philippe…”

Well, you know the rest.

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.