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Patek Philippe Gondolo 1966 Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Rose Gold Gondolo Watch Ref. 3503 - Papers

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1966 | No original box | Original papers
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Basic Info
Listing code H4OSK3
Brand Patek Philippe
Model Gondolo
Reference number 9128
Dealer product code 9128
Movement Manual winding
Case material Rose gold
Bracelet material Leather
Year of production 1966
Condition
Scope of delivery
Original papers, no original box
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, Georgia, Suwanee
Price $7,112
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Caliber/movement 175
Number of jewels 18

Case
Case material Rose gold
Case diameter 26.5 x 32 mm
Crystal Mineral Glass
Dial Champagne

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Black

Description
1966 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Rose Gold Gondolo Watch, Ref. 3503 - Papers

Very Fine & Uncommon Rose Gold Model - Patek Extract - 1 Year Warranty

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.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

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. 

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details.

Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

SKU 9128

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Suwanee, United States of America
English, Czech
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Suwanee, United States of America
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