Lot 74

Patek Philippe

Calatrava

An elegant vintage Geneva wristwatch with auxiliary seconds

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This timepiece is remarkable in more than one way, with high relief enamel scales and letters and a double signature on the dial – the watch was produced for the jeweller Gübelin. The watch also features the original "PP" crown. The combination of these precious details makes the piece a true highlight for any discerning collector!

Production of Patek Philippe’s reference 3429 began in 1960; it was mainly available in yellow gold with some white gold examples and very few pink gold pieces. It replaced reference 3415 – the only difference between the two was the more modern automatic calibre 27-460 with its flat ball bearing system, as opposed to the earlier calibre 12-600 AT. The production of reference 3429 was discontinued in 1969.