PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3580, ELLIPSE, A RARE STEEL OVAL HAMMERED METAL DECORATION DRESS WATCHImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 16,380
Estimate
USD 12,000 - USD 18,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 17 Jun 2022
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PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3580, ELLIPSE, A RARE STEEL OVAL HAMMERED METAL DECORATION DRESS WATCH
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Lot Essay
The design of the Patek Philippe Ref. 3580 echoes that of some of the more flamboyant watches made in the 1970s. It is beleived that this watch made for the Japanese market. The Ref. 3580 was produced between 1972 and 1980 and its tonneau-shape case and lack of a visible crown on the case band really sets it apart from the other Patek models of that era. It remains the only steel back-wound wristwatch produced by the Geneva brand. Only a few pieces of the Ref. 3580 have made it back to the secondary market and this particular example, with its hammered metal decoration case and bracelet makes it an eminently collectible Patek Philippe timepiece.
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The present lot is offered in very good overall condition. The dial is excellent with no signs of spotting or age. The case is in very good overall condition with surface wear consistent with the age of the watch. The bracelet is in very good condition with signs of wear consistent with the case. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
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We thank you for your interest in the forthcoming sale. We remind you again that all property is sold “as is” and should be viewed personally by you or by your professional advisor before the sale to assess its condition.
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PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3580, ELLIPSE, A RARE STEEL OVAL HAMMERED METAL DECORATION DRESS WATCHEstimate: USD 12,000 - 18,000
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