Patek Philippe 4231/1

Ref. 4231/1A very rare and possibly unique yellow gold, tiger's eye, malachite and diamond-set bracelet watch

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1973 Reference No: 4231/1 Movement No: 1'248'082 Case No: 2'732'103 Material: 18k yellow gold, tiger eye and malachite Calibre: Mechanical, 13.5''' Bracelet/Strap: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet with tiger's eye and malachite, 155 mm. maximum length Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe concealed hidden clasp Dimensions: 38 mm. width Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories: With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch is set with 32 diamonds weighing approximately 1.77 carats, 7 tiger's eye and 9 malachites in 1973 and its subsequent sale on 17 October 1973.Possibly unique, this 1970s highly unusual bracelet watch has been preserved in very attractive and original condition. Potentially designed to an important client's request, the elaborately set bracelet with alternating malachite and tiger's eye cabochon stones is so unusual that you have to look twice. Completely confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, the present watch lets us see how Patek viewed the 1970s trend for lavishly set hard stone bracelet watches.