Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FIVE Hong Kong Monday, November 27, 2017 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1963
    Reference No: 3504
    Movement No: 710'993
    Case No: 314'950
    Material: 18k white gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 27SC
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Patek Philippe crocodile strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle
    Dimensions: 35mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With original Patek Philippe black leather presentation box and outer pacakaging. Further with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch in 1963 and its subsequent sale on April 30th, 1964.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Patek Philippe’s reference 3504 is one of the rarest time only watches to appear at auction with fewer than five known examples to have appeared in public. Its design is timeless, with bold, faceted hour markers and faceted dauphine hands giving it superb legibility. Originally sold in 1963, its dial features raised hard enamel print. A companion piece to the automatic reference 3445, the reference 3504 is a treasure to behold and wear, and this fine example is sure to impress all collectors.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 3504
A fine and extremely attractive white gold wristwatch with centre seconds

1963
35mm diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$180,000 - 360,000 
€19,600-39,200
$22,000-45,000

Sold for HK$300,000

Contact Specialist
Ziyong Ho
Specialist
+852 9386 2032
yong.ho@phillips.com

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FIVE

Hong Kong Auction 28 November 2017