Patek Philippe. An 18K gold cushion-shaped automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, exchanged movement and later lugs

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The following two lots, 403 and 404, are from Patek Philippe's celebrated "Golden Ellipse" series, ref. 3586/1, introduced into the market in 1970. The models were available in yellow and white gold, the majority fitted with integral bracelets.

Patek Philippe. An 18K gold cushion-shaped automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, exchanged movement and later lugs

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, ELLIPSE MODEL, REF. 3586/1, MOVEMENT NO. 1'490'301, CASE NO. 2'754'210, MANUFACTURED IN 1972

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Patek Philippe. An 18K gold cushion-shaped automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, exchanged movement and later lugs
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ellipse model, ref. 3586/1, movement no. 1'490'301, case no. 2'754'210, manufactured in 1972
Cal. 1-350 nickel-finished lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 28 jewels, gold rotor, blue brushed dial, applied gold baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, large water-resistant-type cushion-shaped case, stepped bezel, later added lugs, setting crown to the screw back, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. wide

Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with blue dial, applied gold indexes and yellow gold bracelet in 1972 and its subsequent sale on 27 November 1975. The Extract further states that the original movement was replaced by the current movement during a servicing in the Patek Philippe workshops in 1979.

To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never been offered in public before.

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