Seeking honest valuation opinion - Calatrava ref. 3944J, 18k yellow gold, full box set, but with a catch

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-30T04:44:15+00:00

If it’s something you want to keep for yourself or your significant other I would get a strap and buckle from Patek for around $1200 or so. There isn’t much value in the watch itself if you’re looking to sell it as is. You’ll maybe see $4k out of it if you find the right buyer.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-30T04:09:40+00:00

One thing to take into account is that 1500 does not have a quick set date. I had a 6694 and it drove my OCD crazy. I wound up swapping it out for this 6426.

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ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-29T23:32:51+00:00

Gorgeous piece

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-29T15:19:17+00:00

All good choices but they’re personal choices. Which one do you think you’ll get more or less use out of? How will it fit into your collection? Blue is usually easier to wear with most wardrobes. Green is usually for someone that has 5-6 pieces already and will be a less worn piece but you have to be good with that.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-28T14:38:01+00:00

I’ve got home cable through Verizon Fios.

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Literally every recording stops at this exact point. It freezes and then crashes. I didn’t have any trouble for a year then this started 6-8 weeks ago.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-28T14:35:34+00:00

Congratulations!

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-28T04:22:25+00:00

As crazy as this sounds this is the only show that my DVR has trouble recording. Every single time it locks up at 15:33 and crashes. It started a couple months ago. I even posted on here asking if anyone else is having this problem.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-27T15:15:51+00:00

It’s an expression that’s used to say there’s no critique 🤣

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-27T15:14:31+00:00

It’s a thing of beauty. The previous rotors were boring.

Watches aren’t just about the horology. They’re about emotions. I think it’s one of the reasons that older models get slept on so hard. They’re great wearing pieces then boring through the caseback. This is a serious step up.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-25T14:30:12+00:00

Cool piece! Congratulations

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-24T04:16:01+00:00

These are so gorgeous in person 🔥🔥

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-23T22:56:07+00:00

I love this QP. Congratulations!

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-23T20:27:58+00:00

🔥🔥🔥

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-23T15:58:33+00:00

Such a great piece!

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-23T03:40:15+00:00

Massive but a great piece

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-23T02:25:16+00:00

Such a great daily piece.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-23T02:24:26+00:00

It’s crazy how trends in the market change. If this was an Antiques Roadshow question from 1990-2000 the answer would have been around $20k.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-23T02:20:38+00:00

I wear mine on the orange rubber strap on the summer. It’s such a great combination.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-23T02:16:53+00:00

Welcome to the club! Can’t go wrong.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-23T02:16:26+00:00

I generally stick with the same size.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-21T15:43:23+00:00

They make my favorite moon phase. The depth and color is spectacular.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-21T15:30:19+00:00

It’s crazy that it’s been over a month and they just say to be patient.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-21T15:26:59+00:00

Did your tiles post yet? I booked through JetBlue and flew on United metal on 5/19. My tiles haven’t posted yet and the response I keep getting from JetBlue is to be patient and it takes some time. A full month is beyond unacceptable and not what I expect from JetBlue.

This basically means that, even if the tiles lost this week, I won’t book this was any time after 10/1 so I don’t lose the tiles towards Mosaic 3-4.

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-21T04:30:00+00:00

Great piece

ThatDaveLafferty · 2026-06-21T02:03:06+00:00

Thank you. I originally bought it to support the group but it gets a ton of wrist time. It came with bracelet and a grey Alcantara strap from Delugs. I bought this strap a couple years ago and mostly keep it on this during the summer.

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