| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Switzerland
Reference 3448
Year 1976, sold in February 1977
Movement No. 1119448
Case No. 332604
Bracelet leather with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
Diameter 37 mm.
Caliber 27-460Q, 37 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories extract from the archives
Notes
Produced in 586 examples from 1962 to 1982, with the caliber 27-460 Q, the majority in yellow gold, rarely in pink or white gold. This series began with the serial number 1119000.
White gold are among the rarest with approximately 130 pieces made, with about 50 having appeared at auction. The successor of the Patek 2499, the 3448 was a milestone in Patek Philippe's history featuring a perpetual calendar wristwatch in its purest form devoid of a leap year indicator that was later produced. Consigned by a Swiss client, this example has never been offered at auction before and has been maintained in very good condition featuring a strong and clear punchmark on the outer case as well as its original dial.
White gold are among the rarest with approximately 130 pieces made, with about 50 having appeared at auction. The successor of the Patek 2499, the 3448 was a milestone in Patek Philippe's history featuring a perpetual calendar wristwatch in its purest form devoid of a leap year indicator that was later produced. Consigned by a Swiss client, this example has never been offered at auction before and has been maintained in very good condition featuring a strong and clear punchmark on the outer case as well as its original dial.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss Gentleman