Patek Philippe 3604/2

Patek Philippe Ref. 3604-2 An impressive, delightful and fresh-to-the-market yellow gold automatic wristwatch with burgundy dial, integrated bracelet and Certificate

Manufacturer : Patek Philippe Year : 1978 Reference No : 3604-2 Movement No : 1'305'472 Case No : 2'774'326 Model Name : Golden Circle Material : 18K yellow gold Calibre : Automatic, 28-255 C, 36 jewels Bracelet/Strap : 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe integrated bracelet, max length 200mm Clasp/Buckle : 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe clasp Dimensions : 36mm Lenght, 36mm Width Signed : Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories : Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificat d'Origine dated March 12, 1980 and stamped by Italian retailer A. Gallazzi, product literature and red document holder. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1978 and its subsequent sale on January 31, 1980 Referred as the “Golden Circle”, the ref. 3604 is derived from the Patek Philippe Ellipse collection and is one of the largest vintage models produced. Its case features an impressive 36 x 36mm size - while 36mm is a large diameter already in the realm of vintage watches, when applied to a square-cased piece such as this one, the real estate of the watch is even more generous. Introduced in 1971, the reference was the first in the model to be powered by the reliable and slim self-winding cal. 28-255 C, which would later be used in the Nautilus ref. 3700. Manufactured only in 18K white gold or yellow gold, it is estimated that only about 1,900 examples of the reference were produced from 1971 to 1980. The model was available with various dial options predominantly made by dial maker Stern Frères. However, blue and burgundy dials were made by dial maker Singer. The present ref. 3604 is a previously unknown example which Phillips is thrilled to bring to the spotlight. The presence of the integrated bracelet (which grants the reference the suffix -2) further amplifies its rarity and luxurious allure, and the final icing to this cake is the impeccable dial condition, without a blemish and maintaining a strong burgundy hue.