Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 186

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3603, BETA QUARTZ, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, WHITE GOLD

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 40,700 - 62,000 / USD 45,100 - 68,000 / HKD 354,000 - 540,000

An extremely fine, very rare, beta-quartz, 18k white gold wristwatch with date


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-6-8-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, Switzerland

Model Beta 21

Reference 3603/001

Year Sold in March 1975

Movement No. 8113

Bracelet 18k white gold Patek Philippe bracelet, approx. overall length 188 mm.

Caliber B 21, 13 jewels

Dimensions 33 x 37 mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Accessories fitted box, certificate of origin, invoice

Notes

Launched in 1973, the reference 3603 was a huge departure from the manufacture into the world of Beta 21 quartz movements. Made in very few examples in white gold (scholars talk about 15 examples in white gold), even less with a white gold bracelet and only a fraction accompanied with its original certificate of origin such as this example. Conserved in very good condition, with 2 clear hallmarks to the case, an iconic 1970's wristwatch.