SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3409, MOVEMENT NO. 977'370, CASE NO. 2'612'808, MANUFACTURED IN 1958

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Patek Philippe. A fine, rare and unusual 18K gold and ruby-set bracelet watch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 3409, movement no. 977'370, case no. 2'612'808, manufactured in 1958
Cal 9'''90 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, textured gold dial, applied ruby-set numerals, rectangular curved case, domed crystal, snap on back, 18K textured Patek Philippe link bracelet with polished borders, case, dial and movement signed
20.5 mm width; overall length of bracelet approx. 180 mm.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with yellow gold bracelet in 1958 and its subsequent sale on 10 August 1960.

Preserved in very good original overall condition, this watch has never been offered at auction before and is believed to be one of around five examples of this reference with ruby-set numerals to appear in public to date.

Reference 3409 was introduced to the market in 1958, the year of manufacture of the present watch. Certainly amongst Patek Philippe's most exclusive and typical 1960s models, it recalls the work of the celebrated Gilbert Albert. Reference 3409 stands out by its unusual design, smoothly integrating the case within the tapered link bracelet.
The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches, Volume II, p. 223.

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