PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3448G
Lot 2409

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3448G

FINE AND VERY RARE WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES MOVEMENT NO. 1119208, CASE NO. 328524, MANUFACTURED IN 1971

Closed30 May 2011

Price Realised

HKD 2,180,000

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PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3448G
FINE AND VERY RARE WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
MOVEMENT NO. 1119208, CASE NO. 328524, MANUFACTURED IN 1971
Calibre 27-460 Q, 37 jewels, 18k gold rotor, silvered dial, applied white gold baton numerals, apertures for day and month, subdial for moon phases and date, 18k white gold case, enlarged bezel, snap on back, 18k white gold PP buckle, case, dial and movement signed
Diameter: 37 mm.

Specialist note

US$200,000-300,000

With presentation case and Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming dates of manufacture and sale.

The present lot impresses by its overall very good condition. Most notably are the full proportions of its case, showing only minimal wear and hardly any signs of polishing. Consequently, the edges are very sharp, the satin-finish to the sides is attractively preserved and the gold mark underneath the lug is crisp. The attractive dial does not show signs of cosmetic retouching, furthermore enhancing the overall appearance of this stunning wristwatch.

Another striking feature of this superb watch is the sought-after pearled minute divisions found on 1st series. According to our research, less than 25 reference 3448 in white gold from the first series have appeared on the market to date, enhancing the true rarity of this piece.

The combination of the condition and rarity of the model, quintessential to the connoisseur, render the present reference 3448 the perfect addition to any important collection of rare vintage wristwatches.