Mike H
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I tend to agree with Baron's reply but if you don't like yellow gold neither manual movement (too flat for you)...
...then it leaves you with few options only and this one is certainly relevant. On top of that, the movement 27-460M of 3445 is a great work-reliable horse.
Needless to say that papers are important to have on a vintage Patek (Certificate of Origin if you are lucky, otherwise Extract from the Archives is fine) but you certainly know it already. I had the chance to try a 3445 G just few weeks ago and found it very nice: elegant and understated, nothing spectacular but a quite nice Calatrava. If you like it on your wrist you don't make a mistake in buying this ref certainly.
Good luck with your decision. Let us know the outcome, we demand pictures including a wristshot 
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Mike
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Please share your opinions on the Calatrava 3445G
Tomorrow I have the chance to see a Calatrava 3445 white gold in the metal. I would be interested how the forum is judging on this model in general, not on the specific watch on the pics, which is in very good condition I think. Is the 3445G a significant...
3445
I like the 3445 Calatrava, but I do not "love" it. I think it is a beautiful reference that captures the spirit of the Calatrava. As a first piece in vintage Calatrava territory, I think its a nice choice. Much depends on how you want to view it. Patek ma...
Haha, you definitely have not made it easier, Joe.
But I am happy about every thought. I just recently stumbled over a Hodinkee article on the 2526 which I found overwhelmingly beautiful. This has made me think again about getting one of the smaller vintage Calatravas. Coincidentally a collector I know is...
2526
yes, that is a perfect beautiful watch, but prices are above 50k versus 15k of 3445 so in the price region of 15k, that is a good decision if you also take manuals into considerations: 570 can be an idea? ...
Yes, the 2526 is very highly priced. The 3445 I could get significantly below the figure you´ve mentioend but the price is niot my first concern.
I will see tomorow if I like it on my wrist or not. If yes, the next thought would be if this ref. is the right way to start vintage PP. Manuals are too flat, I tried several refs. like 570, Amagnetics, etc. many times. Simply too flat.
More infos
Tree pictures of the front, no pic of the back and the movement. hard to say anytthing. It is a risk to by an old watch, may be the movement is damaged from water. Is it a screwed down case, it is always more expensive. If you like it, and it is good buy ...
Dial seems to be in very good condition...
If it speaks to your heart - go for it... Best, Mahesh.,
I agree with Baron
It’s a nice Calatrava, but I feel there are many more interesting choices from that era. I would suggest a steel 3466. It has the same movement as the 3445. As far as size, my wrists are 7.5” and I am comfortable wearing 34-35mm Watches. Good luck! ...
I tend to agree with Baron's reply but if you don't like yellow gold neither manual movement (too flat for you)...
...then it leaves you with few options only and this one is certainly relevant. On top of that, the movement 27-460M of 3445 is a great work-reliable horse. Needless to say that papers are important to have on a vintage Patek (Certificate of Origin if you...
I have a slightly different opinion of this piece
In wg it is a different watch The movement is one of the best Case design is pretty simple but still for me I would have difficulty in passing up such a watch if the condition is pristine If the watch talks to you then go for it but do not buy if you thin...
The movement alone is very worth having it
Not that it is a rare one but an exceptionally beautiful one. The reference itself is also quite nice if you like a slim execution of hands. A final note: with its age over 20 years the service will be based in an estimate ...
If it was me,I will ask myself two questions
Is it going to be THE vintage Calatrava in my collection,Like the only one? Or is it an introduction to the vintage world to see if I like it and want to dig deeper? If your answer to question one is Yes,Then don’t buy it. If your answer to question two i...
Thx for asking, René. When I had the watch in my hands I really liked it a lot.
Surprisingly, the small size didn’t disturb the positive impression at all. I was wearing jacket and shirt when trying it on my wrist and with this attire the 3445 work well for me. I like the look of the model with its slightly thicker case and the date ...
Oh, it’s great you got it!
I think this watches use cases made by Borgel/Taubert, and I find this understated elegant cases to grow on you slowly. I completely understand you that there’s a feeling difficult to explain in words, the symmetry, the proportions, the different finishes...