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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3587/1
'Beta 21'
A fine and very rare white gold cushion-shaped electronic bracelet watch with sweep centre seconds and date
- Estimate
- HK$200,000 - 400,000€24,100 - 48,200$25,000 - 50,000
HK$325,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1971
- Reference No
- 3587/1
- Movement No
- 00'005'840
- Case No
- 2'699'630
- Model Name
- 'Beta 21'
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Quartz, B21, 13 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18k white gold <em>Patek Philippe</em> bracelet, 190 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold<em> Patek Philippe</em> folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 43 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Patek Philippe</em> Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1971 and its subsequent sale on 30 August 1971.
Specialist
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Catalogue Essay
Cased in white gold, the present watch is the white metal counterpart to the previous lot offered. Today, the 'Beta 21' has become incredibly sought-after due to its rarity and robust proportions.
Manufactured in 1971, this watch is one of approximately 18 estimated examples of reference 3587/1 manufactured in white gold. Incredibly heavy, it without a doubt makes a bold statement about the Swiss quartz industry and those who wear the watch.
Manufactured in 1971, this watch is one of approximately 18 estimated examples of reference 3587/1 manufactured in white gold. Incredibly heavy, it without a doubt makes a bold statement about the Swiss quartz industry and those who wear the watch.
Literature
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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