PATEK PHILIPPE Patek Philippe 3520/d Watch Only ref.3520DG-011

A mechanical watch without a second hand is not particularly common, but its overall design is more exquisite compared to a watch with a small seconds subdial. Whether it's the concept of "less is more" in fashion or the aesthetic beauty created by the use of negative space in traditional Chinese art, these qualities are perfectly embodied in this Patek Philippe watch from the 1990s.

In the early 1970s, Patek Philippe had already created numerous variations of the Calatrava. By the 1980s, the Ref.3520 featured the "Clous de Paris" guilloche or hobnail pattern, adding to its distinctive appeal. Although this deviated from the original design of the Ref.96 in some aspects, as the Paris nail pattern serves purely decorative purposes without any practical function, its combination with a clean round case and straight lugs unexpectedly turned it into a classic.

Whether for an elegant gentleman or a sophisticated woman, if one is looking for an elegant, clean, and high-quality dress watch, this Ref.3520 would certainly stand out among numerous options. With its platinum Paris nail bezel, two-hand design, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and equipped with the in-house ultra-thin manual-winding calibre 177 movement, it can be considered an exemplar of a dress watch.

Interestingly, in the recently popular TV drama series " Blossom Shanghai," directed by Wong Kar-wai, which portrays the splendor of Shanghai in the 1980s, the second male lead character also wore this Ref.3520 watch, exuding a captivating charm. The watch being shared here is a single piece, in perfect condition. It has been completely serviced by our experienced master watchmaker, ensuring precise timekeeping and comes with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase.