PATEK PHILIPPE | CALATRAVA, REFERENCE 3744/1WHITE GOLD BRACELET WATCH MADE IN 1978

Dial: whiteCalibre: cal. E 27 quartz, 6 jewels Movement number: 1'502'467 Case: 18ct white gold, snap-on backCase number: 2'780'040Closure:  integrated 18ct white gold bracelet with claspDimensions: 33mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on January 15th, 1980

DIAL: in very good condition, hands show signs of oxidisation consistent with age CASE: overall in good condition, some scuffs and marks on bezel, large mark between 10 and 11 o'clock, light scratches throughout the sides of the case and to the caseback. Bracelet in good condition. There is one small nick to the side of the bracelet above 11. Hallmarks are clearly visible. Caseback is stamped 18ct MOVEMENT: not running at time of cataloguing, probably due to it needing a new battery Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

The reference 3744 was produced between 1978 and 1999. It holds a special place in Patek Philippe's history as it was the first quartz watch produced in series after the famous Beta 21.