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Patek Philippe

Ref. 3629

A highly attractive, rare and unusual yellow gold wristwatch with onyx dial and onyx-set crown

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 250,000
€13,600 - 28,300
$15,400 - 32,100
HK$152,400
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
Circa 1970s
Reference No
3629
Movement No
1’362’773
Case No
2’757’375
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 177, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions
30.5mm width x 36mm length
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Catalogue Essay

Reference 3629 is one of those watches that best incarnates the ethos of the Ellipse in the 1970s. It appears that the model was predominately executed with onyx dials, truly incorporating the experimentalism that is typical of the 70s. Compounding to its mystique, the model appears to be incredibly rare according to our research: so far only 3 pieces in yellow gold were identified known from the market, making this previously unknown example the 4th.

A spectacular design both visually and in terms of wearability, the present yellow gold ref. 3629 from circa 1977 with an onyx dial is the perfect example. Crafted by Ateliers Réunis (Key 28) and powered by the manual wind cal. 177, the present timepiece is an exceptionally elegant and rare creation from Patek Philippe. A “HOX” stamp on the inside of the caseback indicates that the watch was imported to the United States. With stone dials being known to be fragile, the present onyx dial is well-preserved with no signs of fissure or cracks. The lug-less design allows the beholder to admire the perfectly proportioned case in all of its unabashed geometrical beauty.

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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