Lot Essay
Production of this model, reference 3440, was launched in 1961. A similar watch is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 2nd edition, p. 221.
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SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, NO. 1111254, REF. 3440, CIRCA 1962
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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold self-winding water-resistant wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 1111254, Ref. 3440, circa 1962
27-460, with nickel-finished lever movement, 37 jewels, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, movement stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva, 18K gold rotor, the silvered brushed dial with applied gold baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with engraved presentation inscription to the screw back (No. 311572 Ref. 3440), large downturned angular lugs, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 1111254, Ref. 3440, circa 1962
27-460, with nickel-finished lever movement, 37 jewels, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, movement stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva, 18K gold rotor, the silvered brushed dial with applied gold baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with engraved presentation inscription to the screw back (No. 311572 Ref. 3440), large downturned angular lugs, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.