Perhaps the most iconic dress watch collection ever, the Patek Philippe Calatrava embodies the very essence of what a classically-styled timepiece should look like. Creating the entire dress watch niche in 1932 when it was released, the Calatrava has become a mainstay within Patek Philippe’s offerings, with the ref. 3802, launched in 1983, standing as one of the best-known Calatrava references from over the decades of the collection’s production. Launched as a more accessible watch than Patek’s typical Haute horology offerings, the ref. 3802 was universally well-received. Measuring 33mm in diameter, the ref. 3802’s 18kt yellow gold case features a Clous de Paris guilloche engraved bezel with thin elegant lugs that make it a wonderfully wearable watch. With an understated white porcelain dial complementing its complex bezel, the ref. 3802 is a masterclass in watchmaking craftsmanship that has resulted in a watch of the ages, with its eventual discontinuation in the early 2010s providing Patek with the opportunity to launch new Calatrava variants inspired by its iconic design and aesthetic.

A beautifully styled and carefully crafted variant of the iconic Calatrava, the ref. 3802J shows what Patek can do when they fuse their legendary craftsmanship with horological heritage and a careful eye on the small details that, when added together, have a huge impact on how a watch looks and feels.