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Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and very rare platinum and diamond-set asymmetrical wristwatch with bracelet
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Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and very rare platinum and diamond-set asymmetrical wristwatch with bracelet

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3424/2, MOVEMENT NO. 857'306, CASE NO. 2'615'168, MANUFACTURED IN 1961

Closed14 May 2012

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Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and very rare platinum and diamond-set asymmetrical wristwatch with bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe, Ref. 3424/2, movement no. 857'306, case no. 2'615'168, manufactured in 1961
Cal. 8'''85 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, black hard-enamel "sector" lines, rhomboid-shaped asymmetrical case, curved stepped diamond-set sides, snap on back, platinum Patek Philippe mesh bracelet and clasp stamped also JPE for Jean-Pierre Ecoffey, case, dial and movement signed
28 mm. wide

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with platinum bracelet in 1961 and its subsequent sale on 10 August 1962. The Extract further confirms that the watch is adorned by 26 baguette diamonds of approximately 1.98 ct.

This very fine example of a reference 3424/2 is believed to be one of only three examples of the celebrated "Ricochet" model in platinum with diamond-set bezel and platinum bracelet to appear in public to date. Fresh to the market and consigned by an important private collector it is furthermore preserved in excellent overall condition.