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Patek Philippe

Ref. 3319/4

A rare and attractive white gold wristwatch with diamond and sapphire-set concealed dial

Estimate
CHF8,000–12,000
€8,500–12,800
$9,800–14,800
Starting Bid
CHF8,000
Starting Bid
CHF8,000
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
Circa 1970
Movement No
1'243'538
Reference No
3319/4
Case No
2'690'710
Material
18k white gold, diamonds and sapphires
Calibre
Manual, 20 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18k white gold Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 160mm
Clasp/Buckle
18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Dimensions
20mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Patek Philippe presentation box.
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- While Patek Philippe is mostly renowned for its complicated creations, the firm produced also some remarkable bejeweled lady's timepieces. While the execution of such gem-set pieces is continuous throughout the history of the firm up to modern days, it is possibly during the 1960s and 1970s that the most creative lady's watches were designed and produced.

- This can be considered a "byproduct" of the taste of the time, which put elaborate, often textured and/or gem-set cases in the center stage, while the dial became temporarily less adorned.

- The present watch perfectly embodies the spirit of that epoch, with the aesthetic effect of the piece entrusted exclusively to the case/bracelet execution and the concealed dial, set with baguette sapphires and diamonds. The timepiece is furthermore preserved in excellent and barely worn condition.

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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