Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3409 YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, movement No. 977818, case No. 2622853, Ref. 3409. Made in 1961. Fine, unusual and rare, rectangular, curved, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with ruby-set gold dial and an integral hammered and polished 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe articulated bracelet.
Two-body, solid, polished and hammered, covering a portion of the case and the dial on either end, snap-on back, curved crystal. Hammered yellow gold repeating the bracelet decoration, set with 12 small cabochon rubies for the hours. Black baton hands. Cal. 9'''-90, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, tonneau, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, spring-loaded micrometer regulator.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |