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Patek Philippe. A stainless steel oval automatic backwound wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Lot 293

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

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3580, MOVEMENT NO. 1'183'862, CASE NO. 2'703'705, MANUFACTURED IN 1972

Closed11 November 2013

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Patek Philippe. A stainless steel oval automatic backwound wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 3580, movement no. 1'183'862, case no. 2'703'705, manufactured in 1972
Cal. 350 automatic movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 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 buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. wide & 40 mm overall length

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1972 and its subsequent sale on 9 October 1972.
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.