Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012

LOT 269

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3579 STAINLESS STEEL Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1213038, case No. 524187, Ref. 3579. Japan limited edition made in 1974. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe Japan bracelet. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, polished, fl at bezel, lapidated lugs, dedicated screwed-down case back, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné blue with applied white gold baton indexes. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. 23-300 PM, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 38 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approximate overall length 165 mm. Property of a Japanese Watchmaker