Important Watches: Part I

Patek Philippe

Reference 3448 A yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases Circa 1971

VAT applies to hammer price and buyer's premium

Auction Closed

November 5, 12:07 PM GMT

Estimate

200,000 - 300,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe

Reference 3448

A yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases

Circa 1971

Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. 27-460 Q automatic, 37 jewels

Movement number: 1'119'193

Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back

Case number: 328'480

Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Size: 37.5 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, setting pin, presentation case with outer packaging and Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives to be received

Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

The Patek Philippe Reference 3448 is a legendary vintage timepiece that represents the pinnacle of watchmaking craftsmanship and elegance. Introduced in the early 1960s, it is known for being the first self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch ever produced by Patek Philippe. Its classic and timeless design features a 37mm round case, often in yellow gold, and a beautifully balanced dial displaying the day, date, and month, with a moon phase indicator. What sets the Reference 3448 apart is its iconic caliber 27-460 Q movement, renowned for its precision and reliability. These watches are celebrated not only for their horological significance but also for their rarity, making them highly prized among collectors and enthusiasts of fine timepieces.