.jpg?w=1)
Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe fitted presentation box and Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvery opaline-white dial and white gold bracelet in 1976 and its subsequent sale on 20 September 1976.
Reference 3578/1 was launched in 1969 and was still listed in the 1982 catalogue. The model was available in yellow and white gold, with integral bracelet, case and dial decorated with lapis lazuli. Until 1977, it was fitted with the ultra-slim calibre 175, later series with calibre 177.
Patek Philippe marketed the white gold version comparable to the present watch as "3578/1. A striking contrast of 18 ct. gold and lapis lazuli. Note also the hands and hour markers fashioned in lapis. An ultra-thin dress watch".
Reference 3578/1 was launched in 1969 and was still listed in the 1982 catalogue. The model was available in yellow and white gold, with integral bracelet, case and dial decorated with lapis lazuli. Until 1977, it was fitted with the ultra-slim calibre 175, later series with calibre 177.
Patek Philippe marketed the white gold version comparable to the present watch as "3578/1. A striking contrast of 18 ct. gold and lapis lazuli. Note also the hands and hour markers fashioned in lapis. An ultra-thin dress watch".