Antiquorum Auctioneers since 1974

Hong Kong, Nov 28, 2026

LOT 290

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3448, PERPETUAL CALENDAR, 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000

EUR 116,000 - 230,000 / CHF 106,000 - 210,000 / USD 128,000 - 256,000 / JPY 20,180,000 - 40,350,000

A extremely rare and fine, 18K yellow gold self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch with day, date, month and moon phases.

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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-11-01

Good

Slightly worn

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe

Model Perpetual Calendar

Reference 3448

Year sold on 6 MAY 1981

Movement No. 1.119.579

Case No. 314.582

Bracelet leather strap with 18K yellow gold PP buckle

Caliber 27-460Q

Diameter 37.5mm.

Weight 67gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories PP fitted box, Extract from the archive dated 20 AUG 1998

Notes

Property of a Hong Kong Collector

Introduced in 1962 and produced until 1981–1982, the Patek Philippe Ref. 3448 is legendary as the first self-winding
perpetual calendar wristwatch ever produced by any manufacturer. Often affectionately called the «Padellone»(Italian for « large frying pan») due to its distinctively wide case, this reference is widely considered one o f the mostprecious and collectible watches in the history of horology.
The timepiece features the iconic twin in-line aperture windows for the day and month at 12 o’clock, complemented by
a combined date and moon-phase sub-dial at 6 o ’clock.
Purchased by a Hong Kong collector at Antiquorum on April 18, 1998 (Lot 21) and kept in the same hands for nearly 28
years, this exceptional time-piece has been remarkably preserved. Featuring a solid case with crisp hallmarks on the
lugs, the watch comes complete with its original Patek Philippe fitted box and an Extract from the Archives, cementing
its status as a true collector’s piece.