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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3733/1
Gondolo
A rare and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with integrated bracelet, onyx dial and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 160,000€9,100 - 18,200$10,300 - 20,500
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1976
- Reference No
- 3733/1
- Movement No
- 1’324’516
- Case No
- 2’764’585
- Model Name
- Gondolo
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 29mm width x 33mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe fitted presentation box. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1976 and its subsequent date of sale on 27 October 1977.
Catalogue Essay
The present yellow gold ref. 3733/1 Gondolo from 1976 with an extremely well-constructed ribbed bracelet is the perfect example. A power combo of yellow gold and jet-black onyx dial, the horizontal ribbed design seamlessly blends the case and its bracelet together harmoniously. Crafted by Ateliers Réunis (Key 28) and powered by the Geneva sealed manual wind cal. 215, the present timepiece was sold on the 27th of October in 1977. With stone dials being known to be fragile, the present onyx dial is well-preserved with no signs of fissure or cracks. A spectacular design both visually and in terms of wearability, the construction of the ribbed bracelet flows flush to the wrist with absolute comfort.
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.