Patek Philippe. A Rare 18k White Gold Rectangular Electronic Wristwatch with Sweep Centre Seconds and date
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Patek Philippe. A Rare 18k White Gold Rectangular Electronic Wristwatch with Sweep Centre Seconds and date

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3603, MOVEMENT NO. 8'388, CASE NO. 2'751'186, MANUFACTURED IN 1976

Closed12 May 2014

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CHF 13,750

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Patek Philippe. A Rare 18k White Gold Rectangular Electronic Wristwatch with Sweep Centre Seconds and date
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 3603, movement no. 8'388, case no. 2'751'186, manufactured in 1976
Cal. Beta 21 electroquartz movement, 13 jewels, brushed blue dial, applied baton numerals, dauphine hands, sweep centre seconds, window for date, rectangular case with raised bezel, hidden lugs, snap on case back, 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
33.5 mm. wide and 37 mm. overall lenght

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with blue dial and applied hour markers in white gold in 1976 and its subsequent sale on 14 September 1977.

To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never been offered at auction before and is believed to be one of less than 10 examples of a reference 3603 in white gold with blue dial to appear in public to date. It is furthermore distinguished by the very good overall condition.