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Patek Philippe

Ref. 4231/1

A very rare and possibly unique yellow gold, tiger's eye, malachite and diamond-set bracelet watch

Estimate
CHF12,000 - 24,000
€12,900 - 25,800
$14,700 - 29,400
CHF50,800
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
1973
Reference No
4231/1
Movement No
1'248'082
Case No
2'732'103
Material
18k yellow gold, tiger eye and malachite
Calibre
Manual, jeweled
Bracelet/Strap
18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet with tiger's eye and malachite, max length 155mm
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold Patek Philippe concealed hidden clasp
Dimensions
38 mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch is set with 32 diamonds weighing approximately 1.77 carats, 7 tiger's eye and 9 malachites in 1973 and its subsequent sale on 17 October 1973.
Catalogue Essay
The 1970s were a time of incredible creative turmoil. Spurred by the changes in society - which was veering toward more carefree social rules - designers in every field came up with some of the most intriguing designs to ever appear in any field: from watches to jewellery, passing through the cars, buildings and of course, garment fashion, a true design revolution took place during those years.

Reference 4321 was produced from 1976 and 1978, with each example produced offering a slightly different variation of stone and shape. The reference perfectly captures the spirit of the era - its sloping forms, radical shape, and expressive design showcase the ideals of freedom, design and self-expression of the 1970s.

Possibly unique, this highly unusual bracelet is an expression of the creativity and flamboyance of the period. Most probably designed for an important client's request, the elaborately set bracelet with alternating malachite and tiger's eye cabochon stones is so unusual that you have to look twice. Completely confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, it is the perfect accessory and timepiece for a collector looking for something completely out of the ordinary.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839
Since 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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