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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Rectangular-shaped Wristwatch
Lot 90

Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Rectangular-shaped Wristwatch

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Tiffany & Co., Ref. 3491, Movement No. 1'131'915, Case No. 2'648'791, Manufactured in 1965

Closed6 December 2016

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Rectangular-shaped Wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Tiffany & Co., Ref. 3491, Movement No. 1'131'915, Case No. 2'648'791, Manufactured in 1965
Movement: Manual, Cal. 175
Dial: Silvered sector, baton numerals
Case: 18k gold, snap on back, 26.5mm width, 36mm overall length
Strap/Buckle: Patek Philippe crocodile strap, Patek Philippe 18k gold buckle
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on June 13th, 1966, and tie-tag

Specialist note

During the 1960s, Patek Philippe spearheaded the trend for smaller and thinner calibers and consequently thinner watches. Distant from the relative thickness of the 12-600 caliber in the automatic 2526, the 1960s generation focused on thinner and further stylized looks. This Ref. 3491, retailed by Tiffany & Co., utilizes the caliber 175, named after the fact that it is only 1.75 mm thick.

This watch was recently cleaned and serviced by Patek Philippe Geneva, ready to wear for the next owner and the next chapter in this fine 50-year-old’s history.