14,375 CHF
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1220463, case No. 524163, Ref. 3579. Made in the 1970s. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and the Patek Philippe servicing guarantee. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, lapidated lugs. Satiné silver with applied steel “bâton” indexes. Steel “bâton” hands. Cal. 23-300PM, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 38 mm. Thickness: 7 mm. Notes Many examples of Ref. 3579 were sold to Japan; several were reserved for Patek Philippe employees.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-11-13
