Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Amagnetic, Ref. 3434, Movement No. 731'186, Case No. 2'625'652, Manufactured in 1962

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Amagnetic, Ref. 3434, Movement No. 731'186, Case No. 2'625'652, Manufactured in 1962
Movement: Manual, Cal. 27 AM 400, 18 jewels
Dial: Silvered, baton numerals
Case: 18k gold, snap on back, 35mm diam.
Buckle: Associated gold plated buckle
Accompanied By: An 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on May 30, 1962 and a Patek Philippe presentation box

Special notice

This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

It is interesting to mention that for unknown reasons, the present watch was made without subsidiary seconds despite the fact that caliber 27 AM 400 would foresee such a function. Its large dial is in excellent condition, the sunburst silver complimenting the clean black manufacturers signature and designation of 'Amagnetic' in script. Furthermore, the present watch is possibly unpolished. On closer inspection, it seems as if this watch was never worn. With crisp lugs, a sharp case, and a beautiful dial, it is an exceptional example.

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