Patek Philippe

Ok..... bought this early series 3417 last March and sent it for authentication and full service before sharing it with you here,Now I can enjoy it after 8 months was hard to acquire it after along search then giving it right away for service !!! Here ar...  

Congratulation to you. Wear it with good health

It’s hard to find a clean it took me a lot of the end this particular one came to me after I almost lost I had to pull the trigger.I have to agree with you this one is a grail,At least to me in the Calatrava family.

It does 😄

Congratulations on this excellent acquisition!!

It’s an acquisition that took years from the day I decided I am ready to buy one,Till I wore the watch. Almost 2 years of searching and 8 months in Patek Geneva for service (They were supposed to be 10).

Well done for your perseverance and self discipline!!

I am so happy for you, you have no idea. I must see it one day and we'll organize a shooting for this gracious model Best, Mike

You were one of very few who knew about this watch after I bought it have to meet and chat,And you take as much photos as you want. I took the kids for a 48 hours trip to Paris 2 weeks ago but it was too tight to call were all over the place 😄 Best, Ahm... 

And that reminds me the great time we have spent together last time. I count on you for next time if you can manage. Enjoy this beauty, wear it in the best of health my dear friend

When we met last time we will definitely meet and hopefully for more have a lot of updates my friend 😉we have to catch up

That’s a beautiful example. Enjoy!!

Perfect in its own right. Just stunning. Huge congratulations!!!

I never did before,A watch can be perfect with no complications and as soon as you strap a perfect watch(to your taste) you will definitely know it .

Congrats! Looks amazing. Enjoy!

I always knew that you had love for this when you posted the picture of the same reference a couple of days ago,The watch was back but still not in my hands.I was surprised by the coincidence😄

what a superb specimen, you got here! enjoy her in great health cheers

On the dial takes you back in time and gives that relaxed feeling when everything had slower pace.

In so many different ways,But it’s much more rewarding when you do due diligence first. There is definitely something about owing a vintage my first time so I am still figuring it out

by "mstanga" which is essential reading for anyone interested in the reference 3417?

Very happy to see it back where it belongs... your wrist! All the best, Alex

What a stunning watch. Love it. Is this an original Patek strap or where did you get it? The colour and texture looks very nice as well.

Yes it is original,I asked for a Matt navy blue strap and they offered that,No stitching no padding perfect for the watch era.

Firstly, congratulations on getting this watch. A steel, manual wind amagnetic vintage from Patek Philippe. It is as rare as it is exquisite. Congratulations to you. Series 1 and Series 2 3417s are close-to the epitome of Calatrava collecting. In fact, i ... 

You joined the club long before it’s never to late.I am sure this watch will not be the last vintage nor the last Calatrava but as you said hunting another Calatrava will be hard from now on ,to find a reference with the same charm hmmm who now I will e... 

practicing extreme patience has paid off nicely!

But I had no other choice.I wanted that reference 😄

Beautiful Calatrava! And what makes it even more special is the hunt! Wear it it good Health, Best, Samer

lovely dial and fonts ,wear it in good health.

It is a keeper definitely