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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1967
    Reference No: 3466
    Movement No: 1’115’038
    Case No: 2’662’524
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 27-460, 37 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 35mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by undated Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, product literature, slip case, travel case and fitted presentation box. Further delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1967 and its subsequent date of sale on 2nd October 1967.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Released in 1962, the Patek Philippe ref. 3466 remained in the catalogues for 10 years before it was discontinued in the early 1970s. Encased in a desirable stainless steel case measuring 35mm diameter, the reference definitely exudes a sporty appeal as well as taking the rarity of the present piece to a heightened level compared to its precious metal encased versions.

    The present example Patek Philippe ref. 3466 in stainless steel from 1967 confirmed by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, it also preserved in attractive overall condition. Early examples of the references featured raised enamel signature, with later examples featuring a printed signature on the dial. Furthermore, it is accompanied by the original Certificate of Origin and presentation box.

  • 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. 3466
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

1967
35mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 200,000 
€17,200-21,600
$20,500-25,600

Sold for HK$189,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XI

Hong Kong Auction 29 November 2020