Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 13, 2024
LOT 233
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3448, PERPETUAL CALENDAR, YELLOW GOLD
EUR 80,000 - 160,000
CHF 77,000 - 154,000 / HKD 670,000 - 1,340,000 / USD 86,000 - 172,000
Sold: EUR 144,320
An extremely rare and fine 18k yellow gold self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch with day, date, month and moon phases.
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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: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe
Model PERPETUAL CALENDAR
Reference 3448
Year 1965
Movement No. 1119020
Case No. 314571
Diameter 37,5 mm
Caliber 27-460 Q
Weight 66,89g
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories With Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1965 and its subsequent sale on 9 April 1965
Notes
Produced between 1962 and 1982, the Patek Philippe ref. 3448 is Patek Philippe's first automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch. This model embodies innovation and technical complexity, with a mechanism that accurately displays the date, including leap years, without the need for hand-winding until 2100.
Around 586 pieces were produced, mainly in yellow gold, although there are some rare versions in white gold and platinum. The design of the 3448 is remarkable for its simplicity and elegance. The 37.5 mm case, conceived by renowned designer Gilbert Albert, features clean lines and a slim bezel, while the opaline dial displays baton hour markers and a clear presentation of complications. The caliber 27-460 Q movement is considered one of the most sophisticated and precise of its time
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** This lot will require an export license/passport. Please refer to the T&Cs for further information