Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k White Gold Wristwatch
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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k White Gold Wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3405, MOVEMENT NO. 1'141'640, CASE NO. 2'624'369, MANUFACTURED IN 1966

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k White Gold Wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 3405, Movement No. 1'141'640, Case No. 2'624'369, Manufactured in 1966
Cal. 23-300 mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva Seal, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied geometric pattern hour decoration, square-shaped case, sloped sides, snap on case back, case, dial and movement signed
27.5mm width

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1966 and its subsequent sale on September 8th of the same year.

To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public. The present watch is only the second known example in white gold.

Reference 3405 was launched in 1958 and was in production until the 1970's. It was cased in yellow, pink, or white gold, as well as in platinum.

Reference 3405 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber & A. Banbery, 1998, page 189.