Geneva, Nov 08, 2025
LOT 290
PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3450, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 120,000 - 180,000
HKD 1,170,000 - 1,750,000 / USD 150,000 - 226,000 / EUR 130,000 - 194,000 / JPY 22,770,000 - 34,150,000
Sold: CHF 162,500
A very fine and rare, very well-preserved, 18k yellow gold, self winding perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphase
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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: 2-11-01 |
Very good Slightly worn HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, switzerland
Reference 3450
Year 1985, sold in March 1985
Movement No. 1119783
Case No. 2808560
Bracelet 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Diameter 38
Caliber 27-460 QB, 37 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, extract from the archives
Notes
Produced in 244 examples from 1981 to 1986 with the caliber 27-460 QPB, the majority in yellow gold, very few in pink or white gold. First series: leap year display in red on the dial. Second series: leap year display in Arabic numerals on the dial. Made in very few examples with sapphire crystal back. Third series: leap year display in Roman numerals on the dial.
This particular example was made in 1985, which was the last year of production of the 3450 before the introduction of the smaller and thinner 3940. Immediately the overall condition of the watch stands out, as most collectors know very well, the cases of the 3448 and 3450 tend to become thin with wear and polish especially on the lugs. This case displays thick and angular lugs, two deep and crisp hallmarks to the side and a final testament to the exceptional condition is the caseback notch that features a crisp 18K stamp, a rarely seen feature attesting to its overall quality.
This particular example was made in 1985, which was the last year of production of the 3450 before the introduction of the smaller and thinner 3940. Immediately the overall condition of the watch stands out, as most collectors know very well, the cases of the 3448 and 3450 tend to become thin with wear and polish especially on the lugs. This case displays thick and angular lugs, two deep and crisp hallmarks to the side and a final testament to the exceptional condition is the caseback notch that features a crisp 18K stamp, a rarely seen feature attesting to its overall quality.
Provenance
Property of a Japanese gentleman