PATEK PHILIPPE | REFERENCE 3553 A YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1982
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October 29, 06:30 PM GMT
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5,000 - 8,000 USD
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PATEK PHILIPPE
REFERENCE 3553
A YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1982
Dial: gilt
Caliber: cal. 177 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 1'364'085
Case: 18k yellow gold bark textured, snap-on case back
Case number: 2'790'048
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding buckle
Dimensions: 33 mm length x 26.5 width
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on August 7, 1984, bi-fold and booklets
Introduced in 1968 and produced through to the early 1980s, the ref. 3553 was made in a variety of different styles in yellow or white gold. The cases were made by Atelier Reunis, the casemaker fully owned by Patek Philippe. This example features a bark finish on the case and dial in the style of Gilbert Albert. Like his Ricochet collection from the 1960s, the textures of this labor intensive decorating technique make this watch a handmade unique work of art. This example features its original box and papers. It was first sold at the Patek Philippe Salon in Geneva. Furthermore, it features one of the earliest known Patek Philippe folding clasps.