{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-3445g-first-series-silver-dial","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava 3445G First Series Silver Dial","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.646%; height: 43.1876px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.4536%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.8306%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.5854%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1327%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.4536%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eVintage (9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.8306%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.5854%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1327%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reference 3445 belongs to an important period in Patek Philippe’s post-war watchmaking, when the manufacture was refining the automatic dress watch into something both elegant and genuinely practical. Introduced in the early 1960s, the 3445 paired classical Calatrava proportions with automatic winding, a date display and small seconds—features that gave it considerably more everyday usability than many earlier dress references.\u003cbr\u003eThis First Series example is particularly understated in 18K white gold. Combined with a silver sunburst dial, the precious-metal case reads quietly on the wrist, allowing the proportions and period details to carry the watch rather than the material itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Reference Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3445 is respected because it balances traditional Patek Philippe design with a more modern mechanical format. Applied white gold baton markers keep the dial clean, while the date at 3 o’clock and small seconds at 6 o’clock introduce useful functionality without disturbing the overall symmetry.\u003cbr\u003eInside is the automatic Calibre 27-460M, one of Patek Philippe’s important full-rotor automatic movements from this era. It offers approximately 46 hours of power reserve and gives the 3445 much of its mechanical appeal, pairing robust automatic construction with the slimness expected of a classical dress watch.\u003cbr\u003eThe First Series designation also places this example closer to the beginning of the reference’s production story, which gives it additional interest for collectors who pay attention to the evolution of vintage Patek Philippe details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 35 mm, the 3445G wears with genuinely vintage proportions, but the relatively open silver dial and slim bezel give it more presence than the diameter alone suggests. The angular lugs add a little structure, while the white gold case keeps the overall impression restrained and discreet.\u003cbr\u003eThe silver sunburst dial changes subtly with the light, bringing out the applied markers and polished hands from different angles. On a black leather strap, the watch feels formal without becoming severe, and the 18K white gold tang buckle keeps the presentation consistent with the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the supplied photographs, the watch presents with visible surface wear consistent with age and use, including light marks to the case and caseback. The case still retains its overall form, although polishing history cannot be confirmed from images alone. The silver dial appears clean and attractive, with even tone and no obvious major damage visible in the photographs.\u003cbr\u003eThis example is presented on a black leather strap with an 18K white gold tang buckle. Box, papers, service history, dial originality, hand originality and prior polishing have not been confirmed and should therefore not be assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in a Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3445G suits a collector who appreciates Patek Philippe at the point where traditional dress-watch design and modern automatic convenience began to meet. It offers more functionality than a simple time-only Calatrava, but still wears with the restraint and scale associated with vintage Geneva watchmaking.\u003cbr\u003eWithin a broader collection, the white gold case gives it an especially discreet role. It does not immediately announce itself as a precious-metal Patek Philippe, and that quietness allows the calibre, proportions and dial architecture to become the real reasons to own it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Patek Philippe Calatrava 3445G First Series is a thoughtful expression of early modern Patek Philippe watchmaking. Its 35 mm white gold case, silver sunburst dial, date, small seconds and automatic Calibre 27-460M come together with very little excess. It is refined, mechanically significant and particularly appealing to collectors who value subtlety over display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Sunburst Dial with Applied White Gold Baton Hour Markers, Date and Small Seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Leather Strap with 18K White Gold Tang Buckle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic (Calibre 27-460)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TimeTells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54042906788140,"sku":null,"price":21888.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4982\/6348\/files\/3445-1124955-322411-1.jpg?v=1788940690","url":"https:\/\/www.timetells.shop\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-3445g-first-series-silver-dial","provider":"TimeTells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}