Patek Philippe Calatrava 3569G Hammered Dial in 18k White Gold Back Winder

One of the true cornerstones of the Patek Philippe collection is its classic dress watch—the Patek Philippe Calatrava. Every great maison needs a pure, time-only dress watch as its foundation, and with the Calatrava, Patek has upheld and refined this tradition for nearly a century.

To understand its significance, we look back to the 1930s, when Charles and Henri Stern acquired the company. Determined to reposition and modernise the manufacture, their first important release was the Calatrava. With the launch of the reference 96 in 1932—at a time when wristwatches were steadily replacing pocket watches—they laid the foundation for Patek Philippe’s enduring reputation as one of the world’s most respected watchmakers.

Presented here is an exceptionally attractive Calatrava “Back Winder” reference 3569. It is housed in a sleek and slim 36 mm x 8.3 mm 18k white gold case, beautifully finished with an intricate hammered texture. The result is a case that radiates old-world charm, warmth, and artisanal character in equal measure. The winding crown is discreetly positioned on the caseback—hence the model’s charming nickname, “Back Winder.”

The dial is equally captivating, finished with the same refined attention to detail. Understated baton hour markers filled with black enamel create a striking contrast against the textured surface. They are paired with slender stick-style hands, also accented in black enamel, resulting in a harmonious and highly sophisticated aesthetic that perfectly captures the Calatrava ethos.

The watch is fitted with a handsome Bulang & Sons leather strap and powered by the automatic Patek Philippe caliber 350—one of Patek Philippe’s earliest movements to utilise a peripheral rotor. The movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and is ready to be enjoyed for years to come.

Specifications:

• Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3569G

• 35mm 18k white gold case with “hammered” hand finishing and setting crown on case back

• Movement no case 270xxxx movement no 118xxxx dating to the early 1970’s

• Silver no-lumed dial with “hammered” texture, no lume

• No-lume stick hands

• Calibre 350 automatic movement

• Bulang and sons leather strap

• Fully serviced by our watchmaker

• One-year mechanical warranty

• Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping