PATEK PHILIPPE | REF 3588 WHITE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH TEXTURED BEZEL AND ENGRAVED CHEVRON DIAL MADE IN 1971

Dial: engraved chevronCalibre: cal. 28-255 automatic, 36 jewels Movement number: 1’280’543 Case: 18k white gold, snap-on back Case number: 2’703’329 Dimensions: 35mm Signed: case, dial and movement  Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on October 18th, 1971

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing. CASE: in very good and crisp condition with sharp edges and well-defined textured bezel. Minor surface wear to the case visible under a loup. DIAL: in excellent condition overall with well-defined chevron pattern. Very faint oxidation spot visible towards the edge around 10-11 o'clock visible under magnification. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Reference 3588 was launched in 1970 and produced until around 1980. It was the first Patek Philippe to use the LeCoultre based 28-255 calibre, at the time considered the best and flattest self-winding one. The reference was offered with various different dials, bezels and bracelets. The present lot features a textured bezel and chevron dial.