Important Watches
Important Watches
Property From A Distinguished Texan Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 3473 A yellow gold automatic wristwatch, Made in 1962
Auction Closed
June 10, 06:06 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Reference 3473
A yellow gold automatic wristwatch, Made in 1962
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 27-460 automatic, 37 jewels
Movement number: 1'112'723
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 2'629'688
Closure: 18k yellow 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 the date of sale on March 26, 1963
Given the nickname ‘Coin Edge’ referring to its bezel, reference 3473 was made for only 2 years and in very limited numbers. The 35mm Baumgartner made case is 2 pieces, with a handed reeded bezel that was unique to this reference, screw-down case back, attractive turned down soldered lugs and distinctive PP waterproof crown. The movement is the caliber 27 460 with 37 jewels with a Giromax balance and a massive gold rotor. Given the short production period, reference 3473 is rarely seen, with only circa 100 made in total, and only 5 returning to the market in yellow gold.