====== Patek Philippe Calatrava 3960 ======

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The **Calatrava, Ref. 3960** is a modern incarnation of the classic [[Patek Philippe Calatrava]].

This is the original [[1989]] [[Patek Philippe Officer's Watch|Officer's Watch]] from the [[Patek Philippe Calatrava|Calatrava]] line.

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Although the [[Patek Philippe Calatrava]] line is best-known for the understated [[Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196|Ref. 5196]] and hobnail-bezel [[Patek Philippe Calatrava 5120|Ref. 5120]], Patek Philippe introduced an [[officer's watch]] as part of their [[1989]] 150th anniversary celebration. This limited-edition piece (150 were produced) paved the way for [[Patek Philippe Calatrava 5022|Ref. 5022]], [[Patek Philippe Calatrava 5053|Ref. 5053]], and [[Patek Philippe Calatrava 5153|Ref. 5153]], as well as other more complicated watches.

Ref. 3960 is true to the [[Patek Philippe Officer's Watch]] design for the most part A hand-wound [[small seconds]] movement gives it the proper dial proportions and layout, and the case is correct with screwed lugs, a large crown, and a [[hinged case back]] over a solid panel. The [[Breguet]] hands and numerals are period-correct as well, giving the piece a lovely historic look.

It is somewhat surprising that Patek Philippe chose to call this reference a Calatrava, since that line did not have a history with this style. But buyers responded well, so Patek created an unlimited model, [[Patek Philippe Calatrava 5022|Ref. 5022]] with a similar look. The success of this model gave rise to the entire [[Patek Philippe Officer's Watch|Officer's Watch]] family.

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**Reference:**
  * 3960 [[yellow gold]], [[white gold]]

**Movement: **
  * [[Manual winding]] movement [[PP 215|Cal. 215]]

**Case:**
  * [[Yellow gold]] / [[white gold]]
  * Ø 33 mm

**Functions:**
  * Hours, minutes
  * [[Small seconds]]

**Dial:**
  * White

**Bracelet: **
  * Crocodile leather strap
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