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Patek Philippe. A Fine, Rare and Attractive 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Date

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Serpico Y Laino, Ref. 3445, Movement No. 1'121'328, Case No. 314'675, Manufactured in 1964

Details

Patek Philippe. A Fine, Rare and Attractive 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Date
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Serpico Y Laino, Ref. 3445, Movement No. 1'121'328, Case No. 314'675, Manufactured in 1964
Cal. 27-460 M automatic lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, silvered brushed dial, applied baton numerals, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, date aperture, circular water-resistant-type case, screw back, case dial and movement signed by maker, dial further signed by retailer
35mm diam.

Provenance

Property from an Important Private Collection

Special notice

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.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1964 and its subsequent sale on April 13th of the following year.

Reference 3445 was Patek Philippe's first calendar watch made in series and was in production from 1961. It was so successful that it remained in production for 20 years. The present example is extremely rare, being produced within the first five years of production and one of only four identified to be retailed by the heralded South American retailer Serpico Y Laino.

The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first edition, pp. 220 & 221.

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