Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2023
LOT 37
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3580, BLUE DIAL, STEEL
HKD 50,000 - 100,000
USD 6,400 - 12,800 / CHF 5,800 - 11,500 / EUR 6,000 - 11,900
A fine and rare, stainless steel, self winding with back-winder, elliptical-shaped wristwatch with screwed case-back, smooth bezel, blue dial and center seconds
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
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
Reference 3580
Year Sold in May 27th 1974
Movement No. 1186242
Case No. 2703702
Bracelet leather strap with PP stainless steel buckle
Length 40mm
Caliber 350
Width 35mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives dated 2020
Notes
Patek Philippe launched the Reference 3580 in 1972 and discontinued in 1980. Possibly less than 500 pieces were produced in 8 years. The reference 3580 is a watch unlike any the brand had created at the time, and certainly remarkably dissimilar to any modern watch that they produce today. Emerging from the creative design era that was the 1970s, the ref. 3580 spans borders Patek traditionally would not cross. Made of stainless steel, a rather unusual material for Patek to use. It is very rare to find the Patek Philippe wristwatch made in stainless steel during that era.