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Patek Philippe. A gold wristwatch, Ref. 3796, Calatrava, circa 1995.
Movement: cal. 215, manual winding, 18 jewels, stamped with the Seal of Geneva, no. 1846265.
Dial: silvered, applied faceted baton indexes, subsidiary seconds.
Case: 18ct gold, snap-on back, no. 2964656, 18ct gold buckle.
Signed: case, dial, movement and buckle.
Dimensions: diameter 31mm.
Accessories: pouch.
£5,000-£7,000

Patek Philippe launched the reference 3796 in 1982 and production ceased in 1999. Inspired by the classic 1930s ref. 96, who’s design was rooted in the timeless aesthetic of the Bauhaus movement, characterised by clean lines, geometric forms and functionality.