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Vintage Patek Philippe Men’s Watch 3553 1
Rectangular 18kt White Gold Textured 8.25”
Featured is a rare and vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch crafted in the 1970s (model 3553 1 and serial number 2.687.278). It is made of solid 18kt white gold and exhibits a unique and beautiful bark texture along the entire surface of the watch including the dial. Regarding the texture, you will notice at the end of the watch where the bracelet connects to the open buckle, that the texture is slightly different. This is because a jeweler has added at some point 3/4” more bracelet to watch and obviously tried their best to recreate the Patek Philippe signature texture. It is close, but not perfect and since it is by the buckle, one would rarely notice it and what it has allowed is someone with a larger wrist size to wear this masterpiece of timekeeping. It measures 8 1/4” in length and and at the lugs, it measures 19.25mm and tapers down to 15.40mm. The piece weighs 90.3 grams which is a solid and noticeable weight when wearing it as it is perfectly balanced both in weight and proportion. The case size measures 26x33mm and the movement enclosed is an 18 jewel 175 Patek Philippe Swiss mechanical hand-winding movement (1.164.770). The overall watch is in excellent condition with some tarnish on the dial. The watch runs beautifully.
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