Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 703
PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3540 3, BLACK DIAL, BAGUETTE BEZEL, 18K WHITE GOLD
CHF 4,000 - 8,000
HKD 38,000 - 76,000 / USD 4,900 - 9,800 / EUR 4,300 - 8,600
A fine, very rare and impressive, 18k white gold, manual wind thin wristwatch with baguette bezel (3.31 ct)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
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Dial: 4-71-01 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, switzerland
Reference 3540 3
Year circa 1971
Movement No. 1179922
Case No. 2758668
Bracelet integrated 18k white gold Patek Philippe bracelet, approx. overall length 163 mm.
Diameter 26 x 29
Caliber 175, 18 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
While only 7 examples of this reference have appeared at auction, this reference 3540 is a new discovery. All other examples were know under references 3540-1 (blue dial) and 3540-2 (silver dial), this newly discovered reference 3540-3 is the first of its kind to appear at auction and is fitted with a black dial.
Provenance
Property of a Japanese Gentleman