{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-3563-3-18k-white-gold-gubelin-dial-1","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava 3563-3 - 18K White Gold Gubelin Dial","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Art Of The Second Signature\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA retailer's signature on a Patek Philippe dial elevates a watch from a piece of fine watchmaking to a specific historical object. This Calatrava, double-stamped by the legendary Swiss jeweler Gubelin, is a prime example. It represents a time when the relationship between manufacturer and retailer was a true partnership. This signature, placed on a dial with a fine grid texture and housed in a fully integrated white gold case, creates a rare and important configuration that sits at the intersection of horology and high jewelry.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA Study In White Gold Texture\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reference 3563 is not a typical Calatrava. Instead of a simple case on a leather strap, this model features a seamless, integrated design executed entirely in 18K white gold. The bezel flows directly into a finely woven \"basket weave\" bracelet, creating a continuous piece of jewelry. The dial itself is finished with a precise grid pattern, adding another layer of texture that catches the light. The choice of white gold gives the entire watch a cool, monochromatic tone that emphasizes its intricate construction and finishing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHonest And Well Preserved\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe overall condition of this piece is good. The textured dial is clean, with the Gubelin signature remaining crisp and well-defined. The 18K white gold case and bracelet show wear consistent with age, and the case appears to be unpolished. There is a slight bend in the integrated bracelet, which is not noticeable when the watch is on the wrist. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBeyond The Standard Dress Watch\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis Calatrava is for the collector who understands nuance. It offers the prestige of the Patek Philippe name but with the added layers of a rare retailer signature and an uncommon integrated design. It is more expressive than a standard dress watch, with a tangible sense of late-century luxury. For someone who values texture, provenance, and the weight of solid gold, this is a definitive choice that stands apart from more conservative examples.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3563-3\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calatrava\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold Integrated\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold Integrated \"Basket Weave\"\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured Grid \"Gubelin\" Retailer Signature\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94.2g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 6.5-6.75in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 742\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55080803729699,"sku":"10742","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF7228_3458549.jpg?v=1778682353","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-3563-3-18k-white-gold-gubelin-dial-1","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}