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Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3513

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe Calatrava, reference 3513, is a time-only wristwatch constructed from 18k white gold. The timepiece features a 31 mm snap-back case with a thin, flat bezel and a crown topped with a black cabochon. The silver-tone dial displays black painted Roman numerals and black stick-style hands without luminous material. It is fitted with an integrated 18k white gold bracelet that has a hand-applied hammered finish, designed to fit wrists up to approximately 18–18.5 cm, with a clasp carrying the Calatrava cross emblem. Internally, the watch is powered by a hand-wound calibre 175 movement. According to the auction description, the movement number is 113xxxx and the case number is 265xxxx, with the object dated to 1966.

The Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3513 in white gold, showing the silver dial and integrated hammered bracelet.
The Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3513 in white gold, showing the silver dial and integrated hammered bracelet. — Bulang & Sons. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bulangandsons.com
Category
Wristwatch · Calatrava
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
3513
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1966
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
113xxxx / 265xxxx

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a 31 mm snap-back case manufactured from 18k white gold. It features a thin, flat bezel profile consistent with the Calatrava design language. The winding crown is distinctively detailed with a black-topped cabochon.

The dial is finished in a silver tone and utilizes black painted Roman numerals to indicate the hours. The time is displayed via simple black stick-style hands. The dial lacks any luminous material, maintaining an uncluttered aesthetic.

Evidence for this section
  • “31mm 18k white gold case with thin bezel and snap back case back”
  • “Cabuchon topped winding crown”
  • “Silver dial with black Roman numerals and non-lumed hands”

Bracelet and Movement

The timepiece is fitted with an integrated 18k white gold bracelet. This component is noted for a hand-applied hammered effect across its surface. The bracelet is secured by a clasp that bears the Patek Philippe Calatrava cross symbol and is sized for wrists measuring approximately 18 to 18.5 cm.

The watch is powered by the calibre 175, a hand-wound mechanical movement. The auction description states that the movement has been fully serviced.

Evidence for this section
  • “integrated 18k white gold bracelet, finished by hand with a striking hammered effect”
  • “The bracelet comfortably fits wrists up to approximately 18–18.5 cm and is secured by an elegant clasp adorned with the iconic Calatrava cross.”
  • “At its heart is the hand-wound calibre 175, fully serviced by our watchmaker and running beautifully.”

Signatures and Dating

The object is identified by the model reference 3513. Documentation provided by the seller lists the movement number as 113xxxx and the case number as 265xxxx.

Based on these specific serial numbers, the watch is dated to 1966.

Evidence for this section
  • “Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3513”
  • “Movement number 113xxxx / case no 265xxxx dating to 1966”

Open research questions

  • Are there official archives that confirm the specific 1966 production date based on the cited serial numbers?
  • Was the hammered finish on this specific integrated bracelet a catalogued option for the reference 3513 at the time of manufacture?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3513
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Patek Philippe”
Reference3513“reference 3513”
Material18k white gold“crafted in 18k white gold”
MovementCalibre 175“hand-wound calibre 175”
Case Size31 mm“snap-back 31 mm case”
Date1966“dating to 1966”
Bracelet FinishHand-hammered“finished by hand with a striking hammered effect”
Movement Number113xxxx“Movement number 113xxxx”
Case Number265xxxx“case no 265xxxx”

Visible details

  • Integrated white gold bracelet with a textured, hammered surface finish.
  • Black-topped cabochon cabochon mounted on the winding crown.
  • Dial features black painted Roman numerals and simple baton hands.
  • Snap-back case construction with a diameter of 31 mm.

Research qualifications

  • The exact production date is inferred from movement and case serial numbers provided by the seller.
  • The mechanical condition is based on a private service claim by the vendor.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Patek Philippe Calatrava Silver dial in 18 k white gold with integrated bracelet ref 3513

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 73c91a3651

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