Patek Philippe 3430

PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K WHITE GOLD SQUARE WRISTWATCH SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3430, MOVEMENT NO. 796’472, CASE NO. 2’638’060, MANUFACTURED IN 1964 MOVEMENT: Manual, Cal. 23-300, stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels DIAL: Silvered, applied polished baton numerals CASE: 18k white gold square, snap on back, 26 mm. wide STRAP/BUCKLE: Patek Philipp e crocodile strap, 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle ACCOMPANIED BY: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on 5 May 1965. , > Some watches are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot. > Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.