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302Σ

Patek Philippe

Ref. 3435

A rare yellow gold wristwatch

Estimate
HK$60,000 - 84,000
HK$93,750
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
1961
Reference No
3435
Movement No
1'110'490
Case No
2'616'270
Material
18k yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, 27-460, 30 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Black <em>Patek Philippe</em> crocodile leather strap
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold <em>Patek Philippe Henri Stern</em> buckle stamped PPC
Dimensions
34 mm. diameter
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Accessories
With <em>Patek Philippe</em> service pouch. Furthermore delivered with <em>Patek Philippe</em> Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1961 and its subsequent sale on 29 June 1961.
Catalogue Essay
The reference 3435 was launched in 1960, replacing the reference 2584 which was itself was only launched in 1958. This model features a water-resistant snap on back with a raised edge
fitted to the case, providing extra protection from moisture.

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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