Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919J 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Item History & Price
VERY FINE, VERY RARE & ICONICPATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA REF 3919J 18K YELLOW GOLD MANUAL WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1994
*I just purchased the watch 3 weeks ago and it was authenticated via eBays service. Card will be included with everything listed. I purchased this along with a few Rolex watches. I spent more than I should have all at once so I’m starting with this one. The watch is beautiful, the box which I opened for the first time today is intact, but starting to flake on the inside. Ot...her than that I’m glad someone else will be able to enjoy this piece. Outside of what’s listed here, I don’t know any history or facts about this watch.Please review all photos. Back of case has engravings.
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Dial: White Caliber: Cal. 215PS manual winding movement, 18 jewelsCase: 18k yellow gold, solid case backClosure: 18k yellow gold original signed Patek Philippe buckle Strap: Original signed Patek Philippe black genuine crocodile strap Size: Diameter 33 mmSigned: Case, dial, movement & strapAccessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, bi fold, bookletsCurrent Retail Price: $24, 600 for equivalent current model Patek Philippe Calatrava
Lot EssayLegendary purity. With its pure lines, the Calatrava is recognized as the very essence of the round wristwatch and one of the finest symbols of the Patek Philippe style. Supremely elegant, it charms each new generation of watch lovers by its timeless understated perfection. The Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919J, the "J" signifying 18k solid yellow gold, is the must-have gentleman banker's watch, with its iconic Clous de Paris or hobnail bezel, made of two rows of pyramids. The calibre 215PS is an in-house, manually-wound, high-beat movement, renowned for its reliability, accuracy and longevity. It is widely regarded as the single most important in-house movement responsible for establishing the solid reputation of Patek Philippe watches. The PS stands for petite seconde. Exquisitely decorated, the movement is graced with the Geneva seal, anglage, perlage, chamfered edges and polished screws. It is 21.9 millimeters in diameter and an ultra-thin 2.55 millimeters in height. With 130 parts, it has 18 jewels and provides a minimum of 44 hours of power reserve. It ticks at a frequency of 28, 800 semi-oscillations per hour, or four hertz, and has a Gyromax balance with a Spiromax balance spring. Patek Philippe SA is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1839, located in Canton of Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. Since 1932, it has been owned by the Stern family in Switzerland. Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history since its founding. It designs and manufactures timepieces as well as movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. The company maintains over 400 retail locations globally and over a dozen distribution centers across Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. In 2001, it opened the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva. Patek Philippe is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers in the world. Over the years, notable Patek Philippe patrons and timepieces owners include Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II, Pope Pius IX, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, Pablo Picasso, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Leo Tolstoy. As of December 2019, among the world's top ten most expensive watches ever sold at auctions, seven are Patek Philippe watches. In particular, Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 currently holds the title of the most expensive watch (and wristwatch) ever sold at auction (31.19 million US dollars or 31 million CHF), while Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication, the world's most complicated mechanical watch until 1989, currently holds the title of the most expensive pocket watch ever sold at auction (24 million US dollars or 23, 237, 000 CHF).
Condition Report
CASECase and crystal in overall excellent condition with light wear and superficial surface scratches on the lugs and case back.
DIALDial in mint condition.
MOVEMENTThe movement is running and keeping perfect time.
Fits 6 inch to 8 inch wrist.
SHIPS FROM FRESNO, CA.USA anywhere in the lower 48 states.
Please review photos, all sales are final. Watch works fine, and has just been authenticated. PayPal only please, payment must be made with 48 hours of auction ending. Please allow a few days for me to get it packaged well and taken to the post office. I will update the winner with tracking info as soon as it’s on the way.
THANKS FOR LOOKING!On Dec-26-20 at 20:42:51 PST, seller added the following information:I reserve the right to end this auction early. It’s for sale locally.
*I just purchased the watch 3 weeks ago and it was authenticated via eBays service. Card will be included with everything listed. I purchased this along with a few Rolex watches. I spent more than I should have all at once so I’m starting with this one. The watch is beautiful, the box which I opened for the first time today is intact, but starting to flake on the inside. Ot...her than that I’m glad someone else will be able to enjoy this piece. Outside of what’s listed here, I don’t know any history or facts about this watch.Please review all photos. Back of case has engravings.
100% Authentic with eBay Authenticity Guarantee for Watches
100% Original, Unmodified
Dial: White Caliber: Cal. 215PS manual winding movement, 18 jewelsCase: 18k yellow gold, solid case backClosure: 18k yellow gold original signed Patek Philippe buckle Strap: Original signed Patek Philippe black genuine crocodile strap Size: Diameter 33 mmSigned: Case, dial, movement & strapAccessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, bi fold, bookletsCurrent Retail Price: $24, 600 for equivalent current model Patek Philippe Calatrava
Lot EssayLegendary purity. With its pure lines, the Calatrava is recognized as the very essence of the round wristwatch and one of the finest symbols of the Patek Philippe style. Supremely elegant, it charms each new generation of watch lovers by its timeless understated perfection. The Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919J, the "J" signifying 18k solid yellow gold, is the must-have gentleman banker's watch, with its iconic Clous de Paris or hobnail bezel, made of two rows of pyramids. The calibre 215PS is an in-house, manually-wound, high-beat movement, renowned for its reliability, accuracy and longevity. It is widely regarded as the single most important in-house movement responsible for establishing the solid reputation of Patek Philippe watches. The PS stands for petite seconde. Exquisitely decorated, the movement is graced with the Geneva seal, anglage, perlage, chamfered edges and polished screws. It is 21.9 millimeters in diameter and an ultra-thin 2.55 millimeters in height. With 130 parts, it has 18 jewels and provides a minimum of 44 hours of power reserve. It ticks at a frequency of 28, 800 semi-oscillations per hour, or four hertz, and has a Gyromax balance with a Spiromax balance spring. Patek Philippe SA is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1839, located in Canton of Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. Since 1932, it has been owned by the Stern family in Switzerland. Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history since its founding. It designs and manufactures timepieces as well as movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. The company maintains over 400 retail locations globally and over a dozen distribution centers across Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. In 2001, it opened the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva. Patek Philippe is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers in the world. Over the years, notable Patek Philippe patrons and timepieces owners include Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II, Pope Pius IX, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, Pablo Picasso, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Leo Tolstoy. As of December 2019, among the world's top ten most expensive watches ever sold at auctions, seven are Patek Philippe watches. In particular, Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 currently holds the title of the most expensive watch (and wristwatch) ever sold at auction (31.19 million US dollars or 31 million CHF), while Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication, the world's most complicated mechanical watch until 1989, currently holds the title of the most expensive pocket watch ever sold at auction (24 million US dollars or 23, 237, 000 CHF).
Condition Report
CASECase and crystal in overall excellent condition with light wear and superficial surface scratches on the lugs and case back.
DIALDial in mint condition.
MOVEMENTThe movement is running and keeping perfect time.
Fits 6 inch to 8 inch wrist.
SHIPS FROM FRESNO, CA.USA anywhere in the lower 48 states.
Please review photos, all sales are final. Watch works fine, and has just been authenticated. PayPal only please, payment must be made with 48 hours of auction ending. Please allow a few days for me to get it packaged well and taken to the post office. I will update the winner with tracking info as soon as it’s on the way.
THANKS FOR LOOKING!On Dec-26-20 at 20:42:51 PST, seller added the following information:I reserve the right to end this auction early. It’s for sale locally.
