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Property From A Distinguished Texan Collector

Patek Philippe

Reference 3558G A white gold wristwatch with date, Made in 1971

Auction Closed

June 10, 06:06 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Reference 3558G

A white gold wristwatch with date, Made in 1971


Dial: silvered

Caliber: cal. 27-460 automatic, 37 jewels

Movement number: 1'231'345

Case: 18k white gold, screw down case back

Case number: 2'695'417

Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle

Size: 34 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on February 14, 1987

Launched in 1968 and produced for 12 years, the case of the reference 3558 is considered ‘Tonneau’ in shape, bearing large lugs and a 11mm thickness. Made by Wenger, this case is waterproof, with a screw-down base back and Calatrava cross crown. The movement is the caliber 12 460 (mono-date) with 37 jewels, Giromax balance, and massive gold rotor also used in reference 3445. Dials were made by Stern Freres.


It is not known how many references 3558 were made, but to date, less than 12 white gold examples have come to market, this being the first one to feature painted roman numerals.