Patek Philippe
Reference 3450 A yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and leap year indication, Made in 1985｜百達翡麗｜型號3450｜黃金萬年曆腕錶，備月相及閏年顯示，1985年製
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October 4, 09:30 AM GMT
Estimate
2,200,000 - 4,000,000 HKD
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Patek Philippe
Reference 3450
A yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphases and leap year indication, Made in 1985
百達翡麗
型號3450
黃金萬年曆腕錶，備月相及閏年顯示，1985年製
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 27-460 QB automatic, 37 jewels
Movement number: 1'119'820
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 2'808'572
Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k yellow gold buckle
Size: 37.5 mm diameter
Signed: dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1985 and its subsequent sale on 29 October 1985
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Given Patek Philippe possesses a long history of producing watches of great elegance and complication, the reference 3450, despite its short-lived production which ended in 1985, is sought after for both its rarity and classic appearance. The reference 3450 was introduced as an upgrade in movement from its predecessor, the reference 3448, as despite their similar designs, the leap year indicator was absent from the 3448. Introduced in 1981, the reference 3450 was the very first perpetual calendar wristwatch to indicate leap years.
The present 3450 maintains a vintage appearance and beauty. Like the majority of 3450 pieces, the watch features a yellow gold case that contrasts smoothly with yellow gold hour markers. A plain silvered dial provides a vivid display of a moon phase and perpetual calendar function, with a small leap year aperture between three and four o'clock. The perpetual calendar complication has been a favourite of Patek timepieces, dating back to a 1925 wristwatch as the earliest to feature the perpetual calendar.