Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2015
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3520 YELLOW GOLD (NEW, OLD STOCK) Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1368308, case No. 2812582, Ref. 3520/D. Production of this reference started in 1965. Made in 1983, sold November 12, 1984. Fine and elegant, thin, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, invoice and hang tag.
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped hobnail bezel, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, sapphire crystal. Off-white with painted radial Roman numerals. Oxidized gold baton hands. Cal. 177, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium- plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.