| Grading System | |
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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: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe
Model Beta Quartz
Reference Ref. 3587
Year Circa 1975
Bracelet 18k yellow gold deployant clasp
Numbers Case N. 2699531, Movement N. 5975
Caliber B 21
Dimensions 42 mm.
Signature Dial, Case and Movement.
Accessories Extract from the archives
Notes
The firm Patek Philippe, along with other Swiss manufacturers, became part of a new endeavor, the 'Electronic WatchCenter' (CEH), for the study of a quartz wrist caliber. Developed and finished after one year of research, the caliber Beta21 (29 x 24,3 mm.) was ready for production in 1969 and was presented at the Basel Fair in 1970. While the vast majority of watches either had integrated bracelets or simply a removable bracelet, examples featuring lugs are extremely rare and this is the first example ever to be offered at Antiquorum.