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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in steel in 1968 and its subsequent sale on 10 September 1968. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe fitted presentation box.
Consigned by a private collector, this watch has never been offered in public before and stands out by its very good, original overall condition.
Manufacture of reference 3417 was launched in 1958 and ceased around 1968. It was Patek Philippe's first "Anti-Magnetic" wristwatch made in series, available exclusively in stainless steel. At the time of its launch, the "Amagnetic" feature was a sign of superiority and consequently mentioned on the dial. With the standardisation of improved shock proof and anti-magnetic balances in the early 1960s the inscription disappeared.
The first series were fitted with a cal. 12 AM 400 movement, as of 1960, calibre 27-AM 400 was used until its discontinuation in the late 1960s.
Consigned by a private collector, this watch has never been offered in public before and stands out by its very good, original overall condition.
Manufacture of reference 3417 was launched in 1958 and ceased around 1968. It was Patek Philippe's first "Anti-Magnetic" wristwatch made in series, available exclusively in stainless steel. At the time of its launch, the "Amagnetic" feature was a sign of superiority and consequently mentioned on the dial. With the standardisation of improved shock proof and anti-magnetic balances in the early 1960s the inscription disappeared.
The first series were fitted with a cal. 12 AM 400 movement, as of 1960, calibre 27-AM 400 was used until its discontinuation in the late 1960s.