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Lot 80 VARIOUS PROPERTIES
Patek Philippe. A rare and unusual oversized 18K gold cushion-shaped electronic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and bracelet
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3587/2, MOVEMENT NO. 8'018, CASE NO. 2'699'663, MANUFACTURED IN 1973
Closed12 May 2008
Price Realised
CHF 13,750
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Specialist note
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with gold bracelet in 1973 and its subsequent sale on 28 September 1973.
Reference 3587/2, the largest wristwatch ever made by Patek Philippe, was launched in 1970 and fitted with an electronic movement, introduced into the market at the Basle Fair in April 1970.
The Beta-21/Beta-22 calibre was developed by a consortium of watch companies, including Patek Philippe, at the Swiss Electronic Research Centre or CEH (Centre Electronique Horloger) in Neuchâtel. It was the first quartz movement for wristwatches with analogue display.
The Beta-21 is described and illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 332, pl. 486 & 487.
Reference 3587/2, the largest wristwatch ever made by Patek Philippe, was launched in 1970 and fitted with an electronic movement, introduced into the market at the Basle Fair in April 1970.
The Beta-21/Beta-22 calibre was developed by a consortium of watch companies, including Patek Philippe, at the Swiss Electronic Research Centre or CEH (Centre Electronique Horloger) in Neuchâtel. It was the first quartz movement for wristwatches with analogue display.
The Beta-21 is described and illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 332, pl. 486 & 487.