PATEK PHILIPPE. BELLE MONTRE BRACELET EN OR JAUNE 18K (750) AVEC DATE ET CADRAN NOIR LAQUE MOUVEMENT AUTOMATIQUE PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH RARE BLACK GLOSS DIAL Model: Calatrava Reference: 3445 Date: Circa 1970 Movement: 37-jewel Cal.27-460 PM automatic, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism & 5 positions, 18K gold rotor, Gyromax balance, Seal of Geneva, No.1232464 Dial: Black gloss, applied gilt baton hour markers, gilt outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, date aperture at 3, gilt pointed baton hands Case: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, No.333147 Strap/Bracelet: Black Patek Philippe alligator leather Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckle Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 35mm - Weight: 49,40gr Accompaniments: Patek Philippe box Footnotes: In 1961 Patek Philippe launched the 3445 in four different metal options - yellow gold, white gold, pink gold and platinum. Each material had varying dial options and could come either with a leather strap or metal bracelet. The current example features a highly attractive gloss black dial complimented by its solid 18K yellow case. The 3445 was the first automatic watch by Patek Philippe to have a date and was in production until 1981. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Movement: Runs when powered Dial: Overall good Hands: Overall good, a couple of light marks and nicks Glass: Overall good, a very small minor nick to the edge at 7 Case: Light surface scratches and minor nicks throughout, sympathetically repolished at some point. Small dent to the tip of the lug at 7 Strap/Bracelet: Worn but usable, would probably benefit from being replaced however Buckle/Clasp: Surface scratches consistent with wear, tarnishing in several places We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts. Please note as the strap of this lot falls under CITEs restrictions we will be unable to ship the strap outside of the EU. The successful buyer is welcome to collect the strap from our salerooms.