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US20,000-30,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1961 and its subsequent sale on 20 September 1961.
The rarity of the present watch is enhanced by the retailer's name Beyer signed on the dial. According to our research, this watch is believed to be the only known example of a reference 3424 with such a dial configuration to have come up for auction to date. It furthermore stands out by its very attractive, original and overall very good condition.
In 1955, Patek Philippe teamed up with Gilbert Albert, a young Geneva based jewelery designer, with the aim of producing a series of unusual wristwatches. The talented artist took his inspiration from his passion for modern art, notably works by Brancusi and Mondrian, and his daring and unconventional case designs are considered as cutting-edge today as they were 40 years ago.
The avant-garde design of reference 3424 appealed to Patek Philippe's clientele and consequently led to the production of an extremely small quantity of this model. Few wristwatches have achieved such iconic status as the asymmetric creations by Patek Philippe. Even 40 years after its creation, reference 3424 is more modern than many watches of current production. Thanks to its landmark design and touch of contemporary art, it promises to attract more curious and admiring looks than numerous complicated peers could ever hope for.
BEYER CHRONOMETRIE ZURICH
Since its foundation in 1760, the prestigious retailer has been passed down from father to son, each a fully trained watchmaker.Beyer Chronometrie was the first shop in Switzerland specializing exclusively in watches, clocks and jewellery. The firm is currently managed by Rene Beyer, who represents the seventh generation of the Beyer family.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1961 and its subsequent sale on 20 September 1961.
The rarity of the present watch is enhanced by the retailer's name Beyer signed on the dial. According to our research, this watch is believed to be the only known example of a reference 3424 with such a dial configuration to have come up for auction to date. It furthermore stands out by its very attractive, original and overall very good condition.
In 1955, Patek Philippe teamed up with Gilbert Albert, a young Geneva based jewelery designer, with the aim of producing a series of unusual wristwatches. The talented artist took his inspiration from his passion for modern art, notably works by Brancusi and Mondrian, and his daring and unconventional case designs are considered as cutting-edge today as they were 40 years ago.
The avant-garde design of reference 3424 appealed to Patek Philippe's clientele and consequently led to the production of an extremely small quantity of this model. Few wristwatches have achieved such iconic status as the asymmetric creations by Patek Philippe. Even 40 years after its creation, reference 3424 is more modern than many watches of current production. Thanks to its landmark design and touch of contemporary art, it promises to attract more curious and admiring looks than numerous complicated peers could ever hope for.
BEYER CHRONOMETRIE ZURICH
Since its foundation in 1760, the prestigious retailer has been passed down from father to son, each a fully trained watchmaker.Beyer Chronometrie was the first shop in Switzerland specializing exclusively in watches, clocks and jewellery. The firm is currently managed by Rene Beyer, who represents the seventh generation of the Beyer family.