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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3725/002
A rare and bedazzled white gold wristwatch with pavé diamonds and onyx dial, baguette-set diamonds bezel, integrated bracelet, matching ring, cufflinks and Certificates of Origin
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 310,000€18,700 - 36,300$20,500 - 39,700
HK$381,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1978
- Reference No
- 3725/002
- Movement No
- 1’288’208
- Case No
- 2’767’841
- Material
- Watch: 18K white gold, diamonds and onyx Cufflinks: 18K white gold, platinum, diamonds, onyx Ring:18K white gold, diamonds, onyx
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 28-255, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe mesh bracelet, max length 200mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
- Dimensions
- Watch: 33.5mm width x 32.5mm length Cufflinks: Each 21mm width x 19.5mm length US: 9
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet, clasp and ring signed; matching pair of cufflinks unsigned
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificates of Origin stamped Time Watch Company Hong Kong, additional set of cut 18K white gold mesh bracelet and cloth.
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Catalogue Essay
Uncompromisingly bold and opulent certainly fits the description of the present timepiece. A combination of spectacle by Patek Philippe, from 52 Baguette-cut bezel (7.11 carat), 158 pavé brilliant diamonds (0.66 carat) surrounding a rich black onyx to an intricate white gold silky mesh bracelet, the present ref. 3725/002 even goes beyond with a pair of matching cufflinks and equally flamboyant ring.
Going beyond lady’s cocktail watches, Patek Philippe began to incorporate baguette diamonds to decorate men’s timepieces in serially produced models during the mid 50s. Experimental yet playful with gem-setting, the present ref. 3725/002 was born circa 1978. Retaining its Certificate of Origins for the watch and the ring, the set also retains its original white gold mesh bracelet that was replaced by a longer version at Patek Philippe by the request of the owner. With the rise in popularity of 70s watches once again, the present set is certainly one that you don’t come across everyday.
Going beyond lady’s cocktail watches, Patek Philippe began to incorporate baguette diamonds to decorate men’s timepieces in serially produced models during the mid 50s. Experimental yet playful with gem-setting, the present ref. 3725/002 was born circa 1978. Retaining its Certificate of Origins for the watch and the ring, the set also retains its original white gold mesh bracelet that was replaced by a longer version at Patek Philippe by the request of the owner. With the rise in popularity of 70s watches once again, the present set is certainly one that you don’t come across everyday.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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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