Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 3448 18ct Yellow Gold

first automatic perpetual calendar - excerpt from archive

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 3448 18ct Yellow Gold - groundbreaking reference from Patek Philippe
groundbreaking reference from Patek Philippe
clean silver dial
gold hour marker and hands
week day and month display
date and moon phase
greatly preserved gold case
correct winding crown signed by the Caltrava cross
case back
automatic movement 27-460 Q
inside the case back
gold clasp
gold hallmark on the backside of the lug
excerpt from the archive
a top-notch vintage collector's item

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Description
Here's another complicated Patek Philippe timepiece, the groundbreaking reference 3448. It was the first automatic perpetual calendar by Patek Philippe. The present watch dates from 1973, which is confirmed by the official Patek Philippe archive.

The reference 3448 was born in 1962. The new modern design came from the Geneva case manufacturer Antoine Gerlach. The reference 3448 got square lugs and larger digits in the date wheel compared to the predecessor reference 2497. The beautiful dauphine hands have remained, but the second hand and the minute scale disappeared. The dial is very harmonious and perfectly balanced. The case is made of solid 18ct yellow gold and measures 38mm in diameter. For its size, this timepiece is called "Padellone" by Italian collectors.

This particular watch is in perfect collector's condition. The dial is absolutely flawless. Crisp case and lugs prove this example's nearly unpolished condition.

The heartbeat of this wristwatch is managed by the complicated caliber 27-460 Q. The letter Q stands for "Quantieme Perpetuel" (perpetual calendar). Many collectors consider this caliber one of the most remarkable watch movements. The complication "perpetual calendar" takes into account not only months with 31, 30 and 28 days, but also the leap year, which occurs every four years and in which the month of February has 29 days. In addition, the reference 3448 has a moon phase display, which is surrounded by the date wheel at 6 o'clock. At 12 o'clock there are two apertures for the day of the week or the month. Perfect working order of all functions is guaranteed by us.

The official excerpt from the Patek Philippe Archive confirms the originality of this watch. Made in 1973 and sold the same year on the 20th of November.

This Patek Philippe perpetual calendar impresses with its harmonious design, complicated movement and excellent condition.

Movement number: 1.119.xxx

Case number: 330xxx

Int.Exe.: 9002450
Features

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe

Model: Perpetual Calendar

Reference: 3448

Functions: date - day of the week - month - screwed-on caseback

Intricacies: perpetual calendar - moon phase

Material: Yellow Gold

Carat: Gold 750 : 18 ct

Dial: silver

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Delivery Contents: Papers - Certificate Of Origin

Bracelet: leather

Type of clasp: pin buckle

Diameter: 38mm

Caliber name: Patek Philippe 27-460 Q

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1973

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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