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Zum Verkauf steht meine:

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919R, aus der außergewöhnlichen Sammlung von J.W.F.Baron van Wassenaer

Dies ist ein Privatverkauf unter Ausschluss der Gewährleistung bzw. Sachmängelhaftung. Ein Umtausch und die Rückgabe sind ebenfalls ausgeschlossen.

Die Uhr ist:

Gebraucht/bereits getragen aber absolut Mint Condition!

Sie ist aus

dem Jahr 2000-2005 und hatte 2 Vorbesitzer -> Siehe Herkunft unten

Lieferumfang:

Original Box

Übrige Papiere (Siehe unten)

Originales, ursprüngliches Uhrenband mit Originalschließe aus 18-karätigem Roségold, Reisetasche Patek Philippe

Preis:

Festpreis: 10K + Tausch (Siehe unten!)

Zahlungswunsch und Lieferung in Absprache

Technische Daten:

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k rosé gold mens wrist watch on gloss black alligator strap with 18k rosé gold buckle

Case size: 33mm

Bezel: 'Clous de Paris' hobnail design

Dial: white porcelain dial with black painted Roman numerals, radially placed

Hands: Oxidized gold hands with small subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock position

Glass: Sapphire crystal glass

Reference: 3919R

Movement:

Calibre: 215 PS

Diameter: 21.9 mm

Height: 2.55 mm

Parts: 130

Jewels: 18

Power res.: Min. 44 hours

Balance: Gyromax®

Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour (4 Hz)

Balance spring: Spiromax®

Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

Displays: Hours, minutes, seconds at 6 o’clock

Beschreibung der Uhr:

Patek Philippe Calatrava 'Clous de Paris' 3919R

Today I am offering a mint condition Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919R from the extraordinary Collection of J.W.F.Baron van Wassenaer, 2000 of which was auctioned by Bonhams in 2016. A collection that spanned over half a century of collecting and an estimated 2500-3000 watches.

Jan Willem Frederik baron van Wassenaer was born in The Hague on 13 March 1933. His family, the De Van Wassenaers, are among the oldest noble families in Holland, with a heritage dating back to the year 13th century.

In his twenties, Van Wassenaer started to collect valuables such as watches, coins, stamps and antique books. He was well known for his vast knowledge of how and where to acquire antique books, old magazines, maps and other printed valuables.


* A portret of Jan Willem Frederik baron van Wassenaer

For watches, his preference was only for the more traditional, and complicated, mechanical pieces with manual winding mechanism. In buying them he implored various strategies, the most notable being to purchase watches with a serial number with emotional value: 3, 13, and 33 were his favourites. He also collected special watches from particularly rare series, such as the Omega Missions Case (serial number 3/5), and the Oris Limited Edition Explorers of the World.

The series of Longines in the collection is arguably the largest private collection ever seen. When the Longines book was produced, the brand even referred to Van Wassenaer because they knew his collection to be by far the largest. Van Wassenaer also owned a considerable collection of Alpina watches. Rumour has it that the reason for this was because his father, who died when Van Wassenaer was just 21 years old, had owned an Alpina watch which was later lost. In buying all possible Alpina watches he believed that one day, he would also own the watch which had been his fathers.

Apart from the collection of watches and other rarities, the late Baron had a special interest in genealogy. He would spend much time researching his families history. This would center around ‘Kasteel Duivenvoorde’, the original estate from which his family hails. In later life, this would lead him to meet his partner. She shared his interest in genealogy and remarkably, she too could trace back her families origin to 'Kasteel' Duivenvoorde.


* Duivenvoorden 'castle' in Voorschoten near The Hague, The Netherlands

When it then became apparent they also shared a love for fine timepieces, the Barons’ collection passion was further spurred on. In the last 15 odd years of his life his collection would grow to around 2500 to watches and included pieces such as a Patek Philippe Grande Complication and an IWC ‘il destriero scafusia’. Unfortunately he never saw all together due to theft and burglaries. After his passing in 2014, the collection of around 2000 remaining watches was sold at action by Bonham’s in Londen, thus ending the largest known private fine watch collection in Europe and quite possibly the world.

One watch however was never included in the auction. Having shared his enthusiasm for watches, his former partner requested a single watch from the vast collection. The one watch that had been the personal favorite of the late Baron as it was the essence of his collection: with an excellent hand wound movement, rose gold case and an understated yet iconic design, the Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919R would most often be worn by the late Baron. Thus the watch was gifted to his late partner and has remained in the family. It is now offered for the right enthousiast to add to his/her collection.


* The Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919R accompanied by a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved with the Duivenvoorde castle coat of arms.

The watch comes with its' original box and a Patek Philippe travel case. The original papers were sadly lost. Given the enormity of the late Baron's collection you may imagine the sheer number of papers and boxes. Some items would get lost as did the papers for this watch. It does however come with a letter from the official Patek Philippe dealer familiar with both the Baron and current owner, establishing its' provenance. Of course further items such as a personal letter from the Barons partner can be provided as further documentation of the watch’ history.

The famed name of the Patek Philippe brand, the mint condition of this watch and the iconic status of the 3919 ‘Clous de Paris’ Calatrava are plenty reason on their own to consider this watch very eligible. One could argue that the history of this particular watch would make it the very best Calatrava in any watch collection. A true must have.

Price:

This watch is being sold to raise funds for unrelated matter. But given the nature of the watch and the amount needed bing less than the value of the watch, it is being offered for a fixed price of €10.000 + a trade watch. So in effect the trade watch offered will determine the total amount and desirability of the offer.

Regarding the value of the watch; we have been advised a 3919R in similar mint condition can be found for between €12-14K. This of course is only for a watch, not for one with this provenance. We hope to see your offer reflect how you value this watch’ history. With this in mind, we very much look forward to hearing from fellow watch enthousiasts!

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