Patek Philippe Calatrava 3574

Patek Philippe Ref. 3574 A rare and unusual stainless steel cushion-shaped wristwatch with Calatrava-cross guilloché dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Manufacturer : Patek Philippe Year : Circa 1977 Reference No : 3574 Movement No : 1’227’498 Case No : 525’004 Material : Stainless steel Calibre : Manual, cal.23-300, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Leather Clasp/Buckle : Stainless steel pin buckle Dimensions : 35mm diameter Signed : Case, dial and movement signed Accessories : Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Japan registered guarantee dated 30th March 1977, product literature, leather folio, pouch, slipcase and fitted presentation boxIntroduced in 1970, the Patek Philippe ref. 3574 was manufactured for no longer than five years with a small output of an estimated 500 pieces in stainless steel only. An unusual find in Patek Philippe’s catalogue with a C-shape case, this reference offered various dial designs, including a simple matte silvered and navy variant, or a guilloché Calatrava cross dial as seen on the present timepiece. Extra-flat and powered by the cal. 23-300, the manual movement is also stamped with the Geneva seal. A well-preserved example with defined edges and facets throughout which are vulnerable under polishing, the timepiece is furthermore complete with its Certificate of Origin, Japan guarantee and presentation box.