Patek Philippe Les Grecques Reference 3775
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
mid-1980s
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThe Patek Philippe Reference 3775 is a rectangular yellow-gold wristwatch from the "Les Grecques" collection, first introduced by the manufacture in 1982. This architectural design features a rectangular case with stepped vertical side elements intended to recall classical columns, while a geometric border pattern on the dial references the meander or Greek-key motif.
Powering the watch is the ultra-thin, manually wound Patek Philippe Caliber 177, which contains 18 jewels and measures 1.77mm in thickness, allowing for a slender profile. This specific example is paired with a black alligator-leather strap and a matching yellow-gold pin buckle. It is accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the dating to the mid-1980s. The piece maintains a contrast between its decorative, post-modernist exterior and the traditional construction of the movement within.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind dress watch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Dating
- Mid-1980s
- Movement
- Caliber 177
- Reference
- 3775
- Collection
- Les Grecques
- Jewel Count
- 18
- Case material
- Yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement thickness
- 1.77mm
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular yellow gold case with stepped side profiles • Dial with a printed continuous Greek-key or meander border pattern • Two-hand display with simple applied baton hour indices • Signed crown with the Patek Philippe Calatrava cross symbol
- Case and Dial Design
- The Reference 3775 is designed with an architectural aesthetic that deviates from the conventional styling of Patek Philippe's Calatrava models. The yellow-gold case is rectangular and features stepped vertical elements along the sides, which the source compares to the proportions of classical columns. This geometry is intended to provide a structural ornamentation that does not rely on applied gemstones. The dial is framed by a continuous geometric border that mimics the Greek-key or meander pattern. This pattern is printed on the dial surface, enclosing the simple baton indices and two-hand time display. The dial carries the standard "PATEK PHILIPPE GENÈVE" signature below the twelve o'clock position and "SWISS" at the six o'clock position.
- Movement and Engineering
- The watch is powered by the Caliber 177, an ultra-thin manually wound movement. This caliber is noted for its engineering focus on slimness, measuring only 1.77mm in height. This architecture enables the overall profile of the watch to remain exceptionally thin despite the decorative nature of the exterior case geometry. The movement utilizes 18 jewels. The mechanical execution is described as consistent with traditional Geneva watchmaking standards, maintaining a level of precision and discreet quality that complements the exterior aesthetic. The thin profile of the movement is presented as a functional counterpoint to the visual complexity of the case and dial design.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is documented by an Extract from the Archives issued by Patek Philippe. This official record verifies the dating of the timepiece to the mid-1980s. The watch is currently presented with a black alligator-leather strap and a yellow-gold pin buckle. The production of the "Les Grecques" collection spanned from 1982 until approximately 1987. This specific example represents a period of design experimentation for the manufacture, characterized by a transition toward more theatrical, historically inspired decorative motifs during the 1980s.
Identification
- Reference
- 3775
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Production range is stated as 'roughly 1987', which is an approximation
- Research required: Movement serial number is not provided in the source text