PATEK PHILIPPE

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3448, PERPETUAL CALENDAR, 18K YELLOW GOLD A extremely rare and fine, 18K yellow gold self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch with day, date, month and moon phases. Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Perpetual Calendar Reference: 3448 Year: sold on 6 MAY 1981 Case: 314.582 Movement: 1.119.579 Caliber: 27-460Q Bracelet: leather strap with 18K yellow gold PP buckle Diameter: 37.5mm. Weight: 67gr. (approx.) Signature: dial, case and movement Accesories: PP fitted box, Extract from the archive dated 20 AUG 1998 Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL Case: 2-8 (Very good , Slightly scratched) Dial: 3-11-01 (Good , Slightly worn , HANDS Original) Movement: 2* (Very good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense) EUR: 116,000 - 230,000 CHF: 106,000 - 210,000 USD: 128,000 - 256,000 JPY: 20,180,000 - 40,350,000 Property of a Hong Kong Collector Introduced in 1962 and produced until 1981–1982, the Patek Philippe Ref. 3448 is legendary as the first self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch ever produced by any manufacturer. Often affectionately called the «Padellone»(Italian for « large frying pan») due to its distinctively wide case, this reference is widely considered one o f the mostprecious and collectible watches in the history of horology. The timepiece features the iconic twin in-line aperture windows for the day and month at 12 o’clock, complemented by a combined date and moon-phase sub-dial at 6 o ’clock. Purchased by a Hong Kong collector at Antiquorum on April 18, 1998 (Lot 21) and kept in the same hands for nearly 28 years, this exceptional time-piece has been remarkably preserved. Featuring a solid case with crisp hallmarks on the lugs, the watch comes complete with its original Patek Philippe fitted box and an Extract from the Archives, cementing its status as a true collector’s piece.

Estimate:£95,364

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