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拍品专文
Of all versions of reference 3445, the present watch is undoubtedly one of the most important, rarest and most desirable of them all. One of the exceedingly small series of only 11 known examples of reference 3445 in platinum, the most prestigious and costliest of the reference, it is furthermore highlighted by 8 round and 3 baguette diamonds as hour markers, fully confirmed by the Extract from the Archives.
The superb condition is hard to be comprehended without closer inspection. To find a watch of this importance in unpolished condition with crisp hallmarks and sharp edges is challenging enough, to find it still bearing remains of the original protective lacquer that was applied to the case before it left the factory is exceptional. With its unmarked dial showing a warmer tone to enhance the beauty of the three baguette and eight brilliant-cut diamonds, it is a collector’s dream piece.
Sold as the property of the original owner at auction in 2013, this watch has been prized and cherished by its fortunate owners ever since. Collectors are now given the all too rare opportunity to acquire a watch of such importance in spectacularly original condition.
Known by collectors as the “monodate”, Patek Philippe's standard reference 3445 is considered as one of the most convincing and timeless designs ever created for any wristwatch. It is free of any decoration and was never intended to be fashionable. On the contrary, with a production spanning two full decades it has proven to withstand passing trends and the ever changing moods of consumers. Consequently, it comes as no surprise that reference 3445 was made in all different colors of gold but also, in an extremely small quantity, in platinum.
Reference 3445, Patek Philippe's first calendar watch made in series, was in production from 1961 to 1981.
The model and its calibre 27-460M movement are illustrated in: Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first edition, pp. 172 & 173.
The superb condition is hard to be comprehended without closer inspection. To find a watch of this importance in unpolished condition with crisp hallmarks and sharp edges is challenging enough, to find it still bearing remains of the original protective lacquer that was applied to the case before it left the factory is exceptional. With its unmarked dial showing a warmer tone to enhance the beauty of the three baguette and eight brilliant-cut diamonds, it is a collector’s dream piece.
Sold as the property of the original owner at auction in 2013, this watch has been prized and cherished by its fortunate owners ever since. Collectors are now given the all too rare opportunity to acquire a watch of such importance in spectacularly original condition.
Known by collectors as the “monodate”, Patek Philippe's standard reference 3445 is considered as one of the most convincing and timeless designs ever created for any wristwatch. It is free of any decoration and was never intended to be fashionable. On the contrary, with a production spanning two full decades it has proven to withstand passing trends and the ever changing moods of consumers. Consequently, it comes as no surprise that reference 3445 was made in all different colors of gold but also, in an extremely small quantity, in platinum.
Reference 3445, Patek Philippe's first calendar watch made in series, was in production from 1961 to 1981.
The model and its calibre 27-460M movement are illustrated in: Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first edition, pp. 172 & 173.