Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 13, 2010

LOT 639

Patek Philippe Platinum Ref. 3429 ? One of Only Two Known Examples in Platinum? Recently Discovered Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1112661, case No. 2621526, Ref. 3429. Made in 1962, sold on July 15th, 1963. Very fine and extremely rare, one of only two known examples in platinum, selfwinding, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 18,000 - 28,000

USD 18,000 - 28,000 / EUR 13,000 - 21,000

Sold: CHF 35,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, stepped inclined bezel, straight curved lugs, recessed crown. D. Matte silver with applied white gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minute divisions. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. 27-460, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 37 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Until the recent discovery of the present watch only one other example in platinum ? movement No. 1113000, case No. 2621528 - was known to exist. The survival of the original Certificate of Origin is exceptional and confirms the platinum case and silver dial with ?index relief?.
Ref. 3429 Replaced reference 3415 and was in production from 1960 to 1969. The majority were made in yellow gold, a few examples in white gold and only two in platinum known to date.