Timeless, Classic Design Patek Philippe CALATRAVA 3796

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3796R.

Timeless ... The 96 series of Calatrava designs are perfect for the words timeless and timeless.
The simple design that stripped away the unnecessary is said to have been inspired by the Bauhaus philosophy that "function determines form", which is why it still looks cool in 2023. 1932 Is it not because it follows the design of Calatrava "96" that appeared in 1996?

The case size of 30.5mm, which is the same as the 96, is categorized as a fairly small size compared to modern watches, but on the contrary, it can be said that it is a well-balanced design that can only be achieved with this sense of size.

The mountain-shaped dauphine hand and the cannonball-shaped applied index are multi-faceted and feature a beautiful appearance and good visibility. This is exactly what "function determines form". You can see the beautiful and accurate time from any angle. There is no doubt that Calatrava stands out from the standpoint of combining design and beauty with the original “knowing time” of watches.

One of the features of the 96 series is the wide flat bezel and the lugs integrated with the case. If you want to know more about the characteristics of Calatrava, please see " PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA 3796G ".

For those who have decided to buy a Patek Calatrava 3796, I think that the biggest question is whether to choose YG, RG or WG. The WG looks like stainless steel and can be used easily for everyday use.

In addition to this, there are also WG diamonds, salmon pink dials, and back scale patterns, but if you exclude them from the candidates this time (although they are very fashionable), these three colors are really confusing. When I actually saw YG, WG, and RG, my impressions were that they all had their own merits and were all good. No matter what material or color you buy, the original design is good, so I don't think you will regret it.

Wide flat bezel and integrated lugs. The top surface of the bezel and lugs are mirror-finished, and the side surfaces of the case are lined, so you can't tell just by looking at it, but you can see Patek's fineness even in such small details. It may be a small thing, but the way it shines changes depending on the surface it hits. I feel that this difference in finish will change the impression you get when you see it from other people.

It is beautifully finished whether viewed from a distance or close up.

The lugs are curved. You can clearly see the difference in the finish in this photo. I don't have the opportunity to look at the rug so seriously, but I like the solid feel of it.

Crown engraved with the Calatrava cross brand emblem. Small details like this

If you look at the back cover, you can see that there are two engravings. (This is not a scratch or a hit.) The above photo shows a scale with 750 written on it and a dog mark.

This is PPC2 and 750. This is called a hallmark and is a stamp that proves the purity and quality of gold and platinum.

To explain the hallmark a little more, it is a stamp that proves the type and purity of the precious metal, the place where it was inspected, the age and the manufacturer. By the way, Hallmarks were introduced in Switzerland in 1881.

It is manufactured in Switzerland, and in addition to gold, platinum, silver, and palladium are required to have hallmarks stamped. Until 1995, the Swiss gold hallmark had a profile of a woman called Helvetia, but after 1995 it was changed to St. Bernard.

This watch is engraved with a St. Bernard. There is a letter G in the alphabet around the neck of St. Bernard, but it seems that this is the place where it was inspected. G is GENEVA's G and Z is like Zurich's Z.

There is also a hallmark on the back side of the genuine buckle.

Let's take a look at the wearing photos.

The arm circumference of the model is about 16.5cm. Please refer to it ~.

It is said that RG (rose gold) blends well with Japanese skin, and that is actually the case. The yellowness is not as strong as YG, so the subdued color is quite elegant.

With this sense of size, isn't it within the range of wearing a small vintage watch? 30.5mm can now be used by both men and women.

The watch itself is not overstated, but it is not buried.

Such a degree of perfection that you will be overwhelmed when you always check the time. Honestly, I want you to buy this watch first and then go to the dress watch. I personally think like that.

It goes well with shirts as well as knitwear in autumn and winter. Because it is so simple, it is also a high point that you can wear it with any outfit.

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3796, a model that was produced for a long period of time from 1982 to around 2001. The successor 5796 has a considerably larger case diameter of 37mm (5096 with 33mm is rare), so this 3796 is the smaller size.

There are watches that are often called "upward watches" on the street, but the Patek 3796 is definitely one of them.

It looks so good in pictures, so it's even better in real life.