Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 464
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3579 STAINLESS STEEL Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1228261, case No. 524506, Ref. 3579/1. Made circa 1970. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel buckle.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,500 - 5,500 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 6,875
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, flat inclined bezel, lapidated lugs, screw-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, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 33 x 38 mm. THICKNESS 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |