The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Old 7 December 2019, 01:14 AM   #1
Lalaji
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Hong kong
Posts: 74
Patek Philippe 3445 white gold blue dail

Hi friends,

Correct me if I am wrong, when it comes to the autmatic 3445, it is my understanding that white gold tends to worth more than the yellow gold due to less production volume. Majority of the findings in the market has been white gold case with silver dail which looks great.

Recently, I found a white gold case with blue dail. It looks very special. I just wonder if anyone of you know anything about the white gold case blue dail 3445? Is it rare? is that value higher than the silver dail one which uses the same case? and how does that compare to the yellow case one?

I am just curious to know how these few color rank in the market in terms of prices. grateful if anyone can share any interesting views

Reply to Thread
Lalaji is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 December 2019, 05:41 AM   #2
watch-guy.com
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: United States
Posts: 501
Prices for wg 3445 have stabilised ( read - not going up for a while now)

I have been offered one with a blue dial but the premium was way too much
It is a beautiful watch though

Have one seen 3445 in yg pink and white gold but suspect there may be one or two in plat out there



Julian
watch-guy.com is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 December 2019, 09:45 AM   #3
Lalaji
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Hong kong
Posts: 74
So was the blue dail you saw price higher than the silver dail in whit gold case?

In general, I find white gold silver dail more expensive than yellow gold, but as blue dail is harder to find, just wonder if its price is higher.

I notice that blue dails are usually a later production on the 3445 history. Usually after 70
Lalaji is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 December 2019, 09:48 AM   #4
watch-guy.com
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: United States
Posts: 501
Blue dial was almost double the price of regular silver / white dialled 3445



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
watch-guy.com is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 December 2019, 09:56 PM   #5
jfriedkin
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: James
Location: chicago
Watch: AP, PP
Posts: 338
Quote:
Originally Posted by watch-guy.com View Post
Prices for wg 3445 have stabilised ( read - not going up for a while now)

I have been offered one with a blue dial but the premium was way too much
It is a beautiful watch though

Have one seen 3445 in yg pink and white gold but suspect there may be one or two in plat out there



Julian

Julian

There are a few Platinum 3445 floating out there. Very expensive - 10X YG versions. If it also has diamond dial 15-20X.
jfriedkin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 December 2019, 09:58 PM   #6
jfriedkin
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: James
Location: chicago
Watch: AP, PP
Posts: 338
WG with blue. Stunning! 2X of YG White or cream dial.
jfriedkin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 December 2019, 10:12 AM   #7
Lalaji
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Hong kong
Posts: 74
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfriedkin View Post
WG with blue. Stunning! 2X of YG White or cream dial.

I was considering a blue dail WG vs a standard silver dail YG. Price are surprisingly similar. As the value of the blue dail might be significantly higher than YG, I had a initial inclination to choose the WG mainly due to its rareness. Honestly I think I like YG more as it looks more vintage and simply prettier, but at the same time think that it may be too ordinary which I can find many other similar pp and cost less.

After a closer look, I was disappointed to find out the blue dails lug was repaired with a very ugly black dot. I wonder how much would that affect the watch value and it does bother me. So I think I will go for the YG instead. Not sure if that's a right choice
Lalaji is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 December 2019, 10:45 PM   #8
jfriedkin
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: James
Location: chicago
Watch: AP, PP
Posts: 338
A welded lug? cut the price at least in half.
jfriedkin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 December 2019, 01:50 PM   #9
Lalaji
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Hong kong
Posts: 74
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfriedkin View Post
A welded lug? cut the price at least in half.
I think not welded lug, but the shop said it could due to some cracking which the ex owner wanted to fixe but did poorly.
Lalaji is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 December 2019, 01:50 PM   #10
Lalaji
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Hong kong
Posts: 74
Does anyone know how to adjust date on the 3445 movement? Any quick adjust like turning from 9 to 12?
Lalaji is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 December 2019, 09:52 PM   #11
jfriedkin
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: James
Location: chicago
Watch: AP, PP
Posts: 338
No quick adjustment for date on the 3445.
jfriedkin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 December 2019, 12:46 AM   #12
Lalaji
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Hong kong
Posts: 74
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfriedkin View Post
No quick adjustment for date on the 3445.
Oh, thats too bad, i don't feel like turning a old watch so hard to adjust the date if I left it unwore for a week if so.
Lalaji is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 December 2019, 09:41 PM   #13
jfriedkin
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: James
Location: chicago
Watch: AP, PP
Posts: 338
Best to keep this on a winder if you do not wear it often. That's what I do.
jfriedkin is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

Asset Appeal

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.