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Patek Philippe. An 18K gold oval automatic wristwatch with onyx dial
Lot 230

Patek Philippe. An 18K gold oval automatic wristwatch with onyx dial

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, ELLIPSE MODEL, REF. 3634, MOVEMENT NO. 1'283'912, CASE NO. 539'421, MANUFACTURED IN 1973

Closed17 November 2008

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CHF 5,000

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Patek Philippe. An 18K gold oval automatic wristwatch with onyx dial
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ellipse model, ref. 3634, movement no. 1'283'912, case no. 539'421, manufactured in 1973
Cal. 28-255 nickel-finished lever movement, 36 jewels, black onyx dial, oval case, stepped bezel, hidden lugs, snap on back, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. wide and 38 mm. overall length

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with onyx dial in 1973 and its subsequent sale on 10 January 1973. It has never been offered at auction before.

Reference 3634 was in production from 1975 until at least 1978. The models were available mostly in yellow gold and with different dial versions including hard stone.