Live Auction 1391Important Watches, including A Gentleman's Pursuit for Excellence, Part I
Patek Philippe. A stainless steel oval automatic backwound wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and box
Lot 26

Patek Philippe. A stainless steel oval automatic backwound wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and box

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3580, MOVEMENT NO. 1'184'321, CASE NO. 2'703'763, MANUFACTURED IN 1972

Closed12 November 2012

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CHF 10,000

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Patek Philippe. A stainless steel oval automatic backwound wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and box
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 3580, movement no. 1'184'321, case no. 2'703'763, manufactured in 1972
Cal. 350 automatic movement, 28 jewels, blue brushed dial, applied stainless steel baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, oval water-resistant-type case, enlarged brushed bezel, screw back, winding crown to the back, stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. wide & 40 mm overall length

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1972 and its subsequent sale on 22 April 1974. Furthermore delivered with a fitted burgundy presentation box.
Reference 3580A was introduced into the market around 1972 and is the only stainless steel back-wound wristwatch ever made by Patek Philippe.
Furthermore, the present reference 3580 is a perfect example of Patek Philippe's 1970's design and it stands out by its virtually "new old stock" condition, still retaining its original stickers on the back.