Reference 3483 is a surprising example within Patek Philippe’s product line during the 1960s as it was made only in stainless steel beginning in 1963 and for a very short period. The present lot is the 19th and earliest reference 3483 known to date. The reference 3483, with its angular, down-turned lugs and large flat bezel has dramatic presence on the wrist. The silver sunburst dial, white gold indexes and hands, together with its steel case, are an austerely beautiful study in monochrome. Beating within this sought after reference is Patek’s exquisite, manual winding caliber 27SC (Secondes au Centre, or central seconds in French) beautifully finished and stamped twice with the prestigious Geneva seal confirming the painstaking finish of each individual component. Measuring 35 mm in diameter and benefiting from a recent service performed by Patek Philippe in Geneva, it’s a desirable and rarely seen example of a vintage stainless steel Patek Philippe wristwatch for the new or seasoned collector.