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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3553/2
A fine white gold and diamond-set rectangular bracelet watch
- Estimate
- HK$40,000 - 60,000
HK$68,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1976
- Reference No
- 3553/2
- Movement No
- 1'360'271
- Case No
- 2'744'848
- Material
- 18k white gold and diamonds
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 177, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18k white gold <em>Patek Philippe</em> bracelet, 160 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>Patek Philippe</em> folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 26.5 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Patek Philippe</em> fitted presentation box. Furthermore delivered with <em>Patek Philippe </em>Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with sunburst cobalt blue dial and yellow gold numerals in 1976 and its subsequent sale on 11 May 1976.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present reference 3553 bracelet watch showcases two lines of brilliant-cut diamonds on each side of the bezel, complementing the eye catching blue sunburst dial. The bark-finish bracelet shines and glimmers as it catches the light. Fresh to the market and of excellent condition, this present watch is offered with sharp case lines and very crisp bark finishes to its band and bracelet.
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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