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Patek Philippe

Ref. 3588/2

A white gold bracelet watch

Estimate
HK$30,000 - 50,000
HK$52,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
1972
Reference No
3588/2
Movement No
1'281'925
Case No
2'713'914
Material
18k white gold
Calibre
Automatic, 28-255, 36 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18k white gold <em>Patek Philippe</em> bracelet, 170 mm. maximum length
Clasp/Buckle
18k white gold <em>Patek Philippe</em> folding clasp stamped<em> Patek Philippe</em>
Dimensions
35.5 mm. diameter
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 1972 and its subsequent sale on 18 September 1972.
Catalogue Essay
The present Calatrava model in white gold is a very well persevered example from the 1970s. The bracelet showcases a wonderful textured design that was favoured in the period, and the dial, over time, has evolved into a very charming ivory tone.

The Calatrava has no doubt reached iconic status since its inception in 1932, and the present watch reflects one of many special moments within the model's history.

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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