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Patek Philippe
Ref. 4381/3
A fine and rare yellow gold, diamond and lapis lazuli-set bracelet watch with matching earrings, ring and Extract from the Archives
Full-Cataloguing
- Comprising a bracelet watch, ring and pair of earrings
- Featuring lapis lazuli and diamond-set designs
- Dating from the 1970s and signed Patek Philippe
Manufactured in the 1970s, this Patek Philippe suite comprises a bracelet watch, a ring and a pair of earrings, each signed Patek Philippe. Set with lapis lazuli and diamonds, the suite is a striking example of the bold and imaginative jewelry created by the maison during the 1960s and 1970s.
During this period, Patek Philippe produced several daring and elaborate designs for women, often combining precious metals with richly colored hardstones. These materials opened endless possibilities in terms of color and design, allowing the brand to move beyond the more traditional forms of jewelry and watchmaking.
The bracelet watch is particularly notable for its craftsmanship and flexibility. Each articulated panel is set with a lapis lazuli stone and joined by a row of diamonds, allowing the bracelet to move easily around the wrist. The deep blue of the lapis lazuli contrasts beautifully with the diamonds, while the substantial proportions give the piece a strong presence.
The bold color combination and robust design are characteristic of the 1970s, yet the suite still feels remarkably contemporary. Together, the bracelet watch, ring and earrings form a distinctive and cohesive group, reflecting Patek Philippe’s adventurous approach to women’s jewelry during this particularly creative period in the maison’s history.
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.