{"product_id":"000000007391","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3445 18K WG with Extract from the Archives, Cal. 27-460M Automatic, Serviced, Made in 1964","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1964\u003c\/strong\u003e Patek Philippe Calatrava vintage watch.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis model combines a refined design with practicality and is equipped with the automatic \"Cal. 27-460M.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ref. 3445 features a rare \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e18K white gold case\u003c\/span\u003e with a screw-back design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause gold cases are softer than stainless steel, many specimens have lost their sharp edges due to polishing, but this is a rare piece that retains its original lines.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown, marked with the Calatrava cross, has a diameter of 4.7mm, making it very easy to wind manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is powered by the \"Cal. 27-460M,\" which adds a date function to the iconic automatic \"Cal. 27-460.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003esolid gold rotor\u003c\/span\u003e with high winding efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the movement is usually hidden, the rotor is beautifully finished with a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eCalatrava engraving\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nDo not miss the opportunity to own one of the greatest automatic movements in Patek Philippe history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate the Caliber 27-460M\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulling out the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insert a fingernail between the case and the crown and use it as a lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhen pulling the crown, it is easiest to insert your fingernail between the crown and the case from both the front and back.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease remove the watch from your wrist before operating it.\u003cbr\u003e\nOperating it gently reduces strain on the crown and prevents it from being pulled out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: With the crown in the normal position, rotate it clockwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out and rotate it clockwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand does not stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-set date\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown to the first position and toggle between \"8:20 PM and 12:00 AM.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e1) Turn the hands until midnight (24:00).\u003cbr\u003e\n　　If the date changes, it is midnight. If it does not, it is noon.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n2) Once you have confirmed the date has changed, turn the hands back to 8:20 PM.\u003cbr\u003e\n　　This prepares the watch to advance to the next day's date.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n3) Advance the hands to midnight.\u003cbr\u003e\n　　Confirm that the date has advanced by one day.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can quick-set the date one day at a time by repeating steps 1) to 3).\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease operate slowly to minimize stress on the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and the exterior finished\u003c\/span\u003e by our shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are minor scratches, but no deep marks, and it remains in excellent condition considering its age.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a brand new crocodile leather strap (non-original)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is original and bears the Calatrava mark.\u003cbr\u003e\nCrown operation is smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe buckle is made of 18K white gold\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back of the buckle is stamped with \"\u003cstrong\u003e0.750\u003c\/strong\u003e\" indicating solid 18K gold and \"\u003cstrong\u003eAW\u003c\/strong\u003e,\" a manufacturer that supplied buckles to Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and others from the 1940s to the 1960s.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis buckle is identical in shape to original Patek Philippe buckles from the same era.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eExtract from the Archives issued by Patek Philippe\u003c\/span\u003e and a watch case.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, this watch is not waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, please be careful with shocks and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56189960028465,"sku":"000000007391-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/12_000000007391.jpg?v=1788945246","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007391","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}