Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 343
PATEK PHILIPPE
REF. 3448, PERPETUAL CALENDAR; 18K YELLOW GOLD
REF. 3448, PERPETUAL CALENDAR; 18K YELLOW GOLD
EUR 80,000 - 120,000
USD 85,000 - 128,000 / HKD 670,000 - 1,000,000 / CHF 81,000 - 122,000
Sold: EUR 110,500
Fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold, self-winding, perpetual calendar wristwatch with silver dial, day of the week, date of the month, month of the year and moon phases.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-54-01 |
Very good Service dial HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model Perpetual Calendar
Reference 3448
Year 1965
Movement No. 1 119 020
Case No. 314 571
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet leather strap
Buckle 18K yellow gold buckle
Diameter 37.5 mm.
Caliber 27-460 Q
Weight 67.41 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives, Patek Philippe service papers
Notes
Patek Philippe, Ref. 3448
Produced in 586 examples from 1962 to 1982, with the calibre 27-460 Q; the majority in yellow gold, rarely in pink or white gold.
This series began with the serial number 1 119 000 making this example the 20th ever made.
While the first series was produced until 1974, the watch was "modernised" in its second series featuring a sapphire crystal to increase shock resistance and minimise scratching.
In the eyes of the collectors, the Ref. 3448 will always be known as the first ever self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch (not counting very small productions or unique pieces) and its modern design combined with its angular design has allowed a new generation of collectors to acquire these extremely limited historical masterpieces.
Produced in 586 examples from 1962 to 1982, with the calibre 27-460 Q; the majority in yellow gold, rarely in pink or white gold.
This series began with the serial number 1 119 000 making this example the 20th ever made.
While the first series was produced until 1974, the watch was "modernised" in its second series featuring a sapphire crystal to increase shock resistance and minimise scratching.
In the eyes of the collectors, the Ref. 3448 will always be known as the first ever self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch (not counting very small productions or unique pieces) and its modern design combined with its angular design has allowed a new generation of collectors to acquire these extremely limited historical masterpieces.