Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 15, 2015
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3597/2 BETA 21 DETACHABLE BRACELET YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 00006101, case No. 2720560, Ref. 3597/2. Made in 1973, sold on July 9th, 1973. Rare and unusual center second, water-resistant, large cushion-shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, screw-down case back. Brushed blue with applied luminous yellow gold indexes, aperture for the date, outer green minute division. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. CEH Beta 21, frequency of the quartz oscillator 8192 Hz., reduced to 256 Hz. by the frequency reducer, 13 jewels.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |