Important Watches
Important Watches
Property From A Distinguished Texan Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 3445 A pink gold automatic wristwatch with date, Made in 1963
Auction Closed
June 10, 06:06 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Reference 3445
A pink gold automatic wristwatch with date, Made in 1963
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 27-460 M automatic, 37 jewels
Movement number: 1'120'315
Case: 18k pink gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 312'396
Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 35 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming sale date of April 13, 1963
The reference 3445 was Patek Philippe’s first automatic simple calendar waterproof wristwatch made in series. Released in 1961, the reference was in continues production across 3 series until 1981. The evolution of these three series were 1st Series fitted with an acrylic crystal, the 2nd series made during the late 1970s featuring a higher bezel to fit its sapphire crystal, and the 3rd series featuring a sapphire display back.
The case of the 3445 is more angular than its predeceasing reference, the 2526 and was available in all four precious metals, on integrated bracelet and strap, and supplied mainly with either silvered, blue of champagne dials. The movement, a caliber 27-460M (Monodate) is the last evolution of the caliber 12-600 found in the Ref 2526, which is often considered by many as one of the finest automatic movements ever made bar none.
The current example remains in excellent condition, with sharp and crisp 18k pink gold and fitted with a attractive silvered dial.