PATEK PHILIPPE

Pre-owned Pink Gold Watch

1966 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Rose Gold Gondolo Watch, Ref. 3503 - Papers Very Fine & Uncommon Rose Gold Model - Patek Extract Today's offering showcases this very fine and uncommon rose gold version of Patek Philippe's mens ref. 3503 square Gondolo watch. It is accompanied by an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives attesting to its authenticity and originality. With its classic champagne face and timeless 18K rose gold square case, it showcases a distinctive and elegant Patek style. Its angular case has an ultra thin profile from the side. Patek made the vast majority of the examples of this reference in yellow or white gold. Our research couldn't turn up a single rose gold example to come up at a major auction, and our extensive web search only found two other examples, though we're not suggesting that only three exist. Powered by a Patek Philippe caliber 175 handwound movement, the company's first ultra-thin mechanism, the watch excels in technical merits. This illustrious movement was awarded the prestigious ""Geneve Quality Seal"" and this example is stamped in two places with it. It has all of its original Patek parts and presents nicely on the wrist. Its case is in very good condition with moderate to fairly heavy signs of previous signs of polishing. It is scratch-free. Its champagne dial appears to have been previously restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like a fresh restoration or a new color. One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it, tightened the cannon pinion, and installed a correct new timing disk on the balance. It is keeping accurate time. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. As mentioned above, accompanying the watch is an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives attesting to its authenticity and originality. The Extract costs 500 Swiss Francs (approximately $550 Usd) to obtain. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 1,134,452 Year built: 1966 Date sold: October 11th, 1966 Model: Ref. 3503 Functions: Hours and Minutes Designed for: Men Case material: 18K rose gold Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 18K, 3503, 2,633,810 Case condition: Very good condition with moderate to fairly heavy signs of previous signs of polishing. It is scratch-free. Dimensions: 26.5mm wide (excluding crown), 32mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Champagne with black painted baton indexes, signed Patek Philippe and Swiss, appears to have been previously restored in vintage times Please inquire if you would like a fresh restoration or a new color. Hands: Original, rose gold ""batons"" Movement type: Extremely high grade, manually wound, Cal. 175, specially designed shock protection, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, fausses cttes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring Jewels: 18 rubies Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned buckle Width between lugs: 18mm Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it, tightened the cannon pinion, and installed a correct new timing disk on the balance. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Patek in our testing position. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; Papers - Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives, Connoisseur of Time new timing certificate SKU 9128