Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • 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 195mm
    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 the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1976 and its subsequent date of sale on 27th October 1977.

  • Catalogue Essay

    A benchmark era of all things wild and experimental, 1970s was liberation for the mind and the right to embrace style. For Patek Philippe, it meant creativity and exploration on possibilities, particularly on precious stones, decoration and forms. Fast forward to recent times, while luxury sports model and high complications draws most attention from collectors, there’s a breed of understated offerings hailing from the 70s that are relatively under the radar.

    Fresh-to-the-market and to the best of our knowledge the 9th example of the reference 3733/1 to be offered publicly in the market, the present yellow gold 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 calibre 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.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 3733/1
A rare and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with onyx dial, integrated bracelet and presentation box

1976
29mm width X 33mm length
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$80,000 - 160,000 
€9,400-18,700
$10,300-20,500

Sold for HK$241,300

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2030
WatchesHK@phillips.com
 

Gertrude Wong
Head of Sale, Hong Kong
+852 2318 2045
gertrudewong@phillips.com
 

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024