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1990s Theorein Calatrava 18Kt

DISCOVER THIS 1990s THEOREIN CALATRAVA – A VINTAGE 18K GOLD DRESS WATCH WITH HIGH-END PIGUET MOVEMENT.

A rare and elegant creation from Theorein, the maison also celebrated for its renowned Kelek models, this Calatrava-style dress watch epitomizes the discreet luxury of 1990s Swiss watchmaking. Crafted entirely in 18Kt gold, it embodies the brand’s pursuit of ultra-thin refinement and timeless design.

This 1990s Theorein Calatrava embodies the purest codes of the dress watch. A sleek 34mm solid 18k gold case, only 8.5mm thick, with a 44mm lug-to-lug profile ensuring refined wrist presence. The clean dial layout enhances its understated charm, making it a timeless companion for both formal attire and discreet daily elegance.

Inside beats the Theorein Calibre 3108, based on the renowned Frédéric Piguet 9640 automatic movement, adjusted in five positions and equipped with 19 jewels. Frédéric Piguet, founded in 1858 in Le Brassus, has supplied movements to Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Piaget and other prestigious maisons. Celebrated for its thin profile, reliability and refined engineering, this calibre reflects the best of Swiss haute horlogerie from the era.

The watch comes with its original Theorein leather strap and original Theorein metal buckle, ensuring immediate wearability while preserving its authentic 1990s character. A timepiece that no true dress watch collector should miss.


Condition
This Theorein Calatrava example is preserved in excellent overall condition, showing only lightest handling marks consistent with none to minimal wear. The 18k gold case is greatly preserved and unpolished, while the genuine dial shows no imperfections. The crown operates flawlessly for precise time-setting, while the crystal remains in excellent condition. Water resistance has not been tested. The automatic Theorein Calibre 3108, based on the renowned Frédéric Piguet 9640, is running smoothly at the time of cataloguing. The watch is fitted with its original Theorein leather strap and original Theorein metal buckle.

Manufacturer – Theorein
Years – 1990–1999

Movement – Theorein Calibre 3108 ultra-thin – Base Frédéric Piguet 9640, Automatic winding
Model Name – Calatrava
Reference – N/A
Material – Solid 18Kt gold case
Bracelet/Strap – Theorein leather strap
Clasp/Buckle – Theorein metal buckle
Dimensions – 34mm x 44mm
Signed – Dial, Case, Movement, Strap, Buckle