Patek Philippe 3671

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Condition: Excellent
Year of Production: 1980
Case Size: 26mm
Case Material: Yellow gold
Dial Color: Gold
Bracelet/Strap: Yellow gold
Movement Type: Manual
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States

Description

Patek Philippe 3671 18k YG Textured Dial Integrated Bracelet Famed for their incredible array of dress watches, Patek Philippe often wows their collectors with some of the most luxurious and best-constructed timepieces that money can buy. Due to their iconic sports watches and immaculate complicated offerings attracting the most attention these days, their understated vintage offerings have gone relatively under the radar. Perhaps a perfect example of this is the Patek Philippe ref. 3671 that we have here. Hailing from the 1970s, the ref. 3671 features a wonderfully under-the-radar rectangular “Tank-style” 18kt yellow gold 26mm x 26mm case with a stepped bezel and an integrated mesh bracelet. Made by the famed Genevan bracelet atelier Jean-Pierre Ecoffey, as denoted by the JPE logo on its clasp, this bracelet is an incredibly luxurious addition to the ref. 3671’s otherwise understated construction. Combined with the mesh bracelet is the ref. 3671’s hand-textured golden dial, whereby the texture on the bracelet is mirrored by the engraved markings on the rectangular dial. Powered by a manual wind cal. 177, the ref. 3671 has that genuine vintage look and feel that so many modern timepieces have tried to emulate, thanks to the simple fact that it hails from the period from which today’s designers are drawing their inspiration as they chase the sense of horological delight that timepieces like the ref. 3671 radiate in abundance. THE DIAL Featuring a rectangular golden dial within its square case, the ref. 3671's dial provides an immediately distinctive aesthetic in its 18kt yellow gold housing. With quarter indices, small sword-shaped hands, and a unique texture this ref. 3671's display is made all the more special thanks to how it reflects the texture found along its bracelet. THE CONSTRUCTION While it features pleasing proportions at 26mm x 26mm, the ref. 3671 wears a little larger than its measurements suggest thanks to its 18kt yellow gold mesh bracelet from famed Genevan bracelet atelier Jean-Pierre Ecoffey. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.