FS: 1970's Patek Philippe Reference 3597/Beta 21

Offered at $55,000 USD We are always open to offers and trades. Please feel free to contact us at [email]cam@craftandtailored.com[/email] or by calling (213) 293-0555

The movement in this 1970's Patek ref 3597 is the Beta 21 quartz movement. You may be asking yourself Patek Philippe with a quartz movement?? And the answer to that yep 100% Patek. In the later part of the 1960's. Patek Philippe along with 20 other prominent brands, founded the CES (Centre Electronique Horloger) to study and produce quartz movements. In 1969 the Beta 21 quartz was developed which differentiated itself from the previous quarts movement executions including the Beta 1 and Beta 2 by displaying a sweeping seconds hand.

It is said that there were only 6,000 Beta 21 movements ever produced across all brands utilizing the Beta 21 technology which makes the Beta 21 a rare movement but what even rarer is the watches that encase them. Some of the other brands and references that can be found leveraging the Beta 21 quartz technology are the Rolex 5100 Oysterquartz, Omega Electroquartz references, and the Piaget 14101 references as well

The example we have here is in rare 18k solid white gold and contains a not often seen silver dial. Additionally, this specific example retains its original and highly unique bracelet which is specific to the Patek ref 3597.

Stock # PP3597B2170
Brand Patek Philippe
Style Beta 21
Model 3597
Serial N/A
Size Men's
Material 18k WG
Dial Brushed Silver Applied Markers
Millimeters 42mm
Bracelet Origional Patek 18k WG Mesh Bracelet

CASE & BRACELET

The 42 mm solid 18k white gold cushion case is in superb original condition. Both the case and the bracelet retain the original factory Patek Phillippe finishing. The original Patek Philippe crown and Patek logo remain in wonderful and original condition. The original Patek Phillipe 18k white gold bracelet also remains in archive grade condition and is original to the piece. The caseback has a Patek service sticker affixed that we have chosen to leave in place.

DIAL & HANDS

The rare and not often seen brushed silver sigma dial is free of any blemishing or marks and in absolutely remarkable. The applied white gold hour markers and non-luminous white gold hands are also in stunning condition.

ACCESSORIES

None. The watch is keeping time and running flawlessly but extended service history is unknown.

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