Perpetual Calendar 3448

In Context

At 37 mm it sits just under the modern norm — the band that suits the widest spread of wrists. At 12 mm it is a tall case, and it will catch on a cuff. The case back is closed, so the movement stays out of sight, and the plexiglass crystal scratches easily but polishes back out at home, which sapphire does not.

The movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. Its 38-hour reserve wants wearing most days; leave it off and it stops.

3448J Cartier is one of 4 executions of the 3448J base reference. Underneath they are the same watch; what separates this one is a silver dial and a yellow gold case. Introduced in 3448. Beyond the time it carries a perpetual calendar.

The first self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch movement. Based on 27-460 automatic movement. Introduced ca. 1962; later improved with indication for leap year in caliber 27-460 QB.

3 other watches in the library run the Patek Philippe 27-460 Q.

Patek Philippe

Perpetual Calendar 3448

3448J Bracelet · 37 mm

Patek Philippe

Perpetual Calendar 3448

3448J · 37 mm

Patek Philippe

Perpetual Calendar 3448

3448J Howes · 37 mm