Patek Philippe Calatrava 3588

There’s a certain quiet confidence to a vintage Patek Philippe. With the Calatrava reference 3588, that confidence takes shape in solid 18k yellow gold: elegant and entirely timeless. Produced around 1972 and sold in December of 1973, this reference embodies the golden era of Patek’s design language, where simplicity and sophistication were expressed through the smallest of details.

The 35 mm case feels perfectly balanced on the wrist, enhanced by a full clous de Paris (hobnail) pattern that extends seamlessly from the bezel across the Milanese bracelet and down to the clasp. This intricate texture gives the watch a tactile depth rarely seen, turning light into pattern, and pattern into character. The dial, in a deep blue soleil finish, radiates with a fine metallic sheen. Its hour markers are not applied but rather cut directly from the solid gold dial, a subtle and complex touch that reveals the level of craftsmanship behind it. Combined with the warm tone of yellow gold, the blue dial offers a striking yet harmonious contrast that feels as contemporary today as it did in the 1970s. This particular Patek Philippe Calatrava 3588 example is preserved in an excellent, near mint condition, and comes accompanied by its original paperwork and certificate of origin, underscoring its provenance and collectability. Together with its impeccable finishing and design purity, it stands as a wonderful example of why the Calatrava remains one of the most admired lines in watchmaking history.

Fully serviced, this Patek Philippe Calatrava 3588 will be sold with our extensive two years of mechanical warranty.

reference: 3588/1J
case number: 1’28X’XXX
year of production: 1973
case diameter: 35mm
movement: self-winding, Patek Philippe Caliber 28-255
box and papers: yes, accompanied by the original paperwork and original warranty certificate

Price: € 19.500,-