PATEK PHILIPPE. AN UNUSUAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET RECTANGULAR DUAL TIME BRACELET WATCH WITH ONYX DIAL
Lot 2479 PATEK PHILIPPE
JEWELLERY DUAL TIME REF. 4404/4

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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN UNUSUAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET RECTANGULAR DUAL TIME BRACELET WATCH WITH ONYX DIAL

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 4404/4, MOVEMENT NOS. 1’242’798 AND 1'242'878, CASE NO. 2’769’839, MANUFACTURED IN 1978

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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN UNUSUAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET RECTANGULAR DUAL TIME BRACELET WATCH WITH ONYX DIAL
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 4404/4, MOVEMENT NOS. 1’242’798 AND 1'242'878, CASE NO. 2’769’839, MANUFACTURED IN 1978
Movement: Two cal. 13.5, stamped with the Geneva seal, manual, 20 jewels, signed
Dial: Signed
Case: Back secured by 4 screws, 34 mm width, signed
With: 18k white gold Patek Philippe textured bracelet, Extract from the Archives confirming the manufacture of the present watch with onyx and diamond-set dials in 1978 and its subsequent sale on 30 November 1987

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Extremely attractive and unusual, the present timepiece can without a doubt be classified among the rarest and most stunning Patek Philippe creations, its aesthetic appeal fully matching its incredible rarity. Furthermore, the onyx dial beautifully harmonizing with the 18k white gold textured bracelet and diamond-set time display - achieving luminosity and prominence.

The reference 4404 Jewellery Dual-Time was produced from 1976 to 1979 and was not seen in any Patek Philippe catalogue, because of the small production. Produced to approximately 30 pieces, only 8 pieces were identified back into the market.

The 1970s were a time of great cultural fervor: music, the figurative arts, even fashion were all affected by the sociological context. The watchmaking industry is no exception, and it is during this time that some of the most creatively intriguing watches were designed and manufactured - the present watch is a wonderful opportunity to see this trend in action.