18ct white gold Patek Philippe ref. 3393/1 Bracelet watch with baguette diamond set bezel retailed by GÜBELIN. Made 1971

Information

• Brand: Patek Philippe
• Made: 1971
• Model: Bracelet watch
• Reference: 3393/1
• Calibre: 13.5 
• Movement: Manual
• Material: 18ct white gold 
• Features/complications: Bezel set with 40 baguette cut diamonds weighing approx. 3.69 carats
• Dial: Bracelet patterned silvered dial with applied black painted hour markers and white gold baton hands - signed GÜBELIN
• Case dimensions: 22 x 25mm
• Bracelet/strap: Integrated 18ct white gold bracelet approx. 148mm in length
• Accessories: Extract from the Archives
• SKU: 3319

Essay

The founding of Patek Philippe in 1839 can be traced back to the Polish insurrection of 1830. Taking part in the revolt against Russian rule was a young cavalry officer, Antoine Norbert de Patek who, like many of his compatriots was forced to flee Poland and eventually settle in Geneva.

Today, vintage Patek Philippe is a titan in the vintage luxury watch community. Their obsessive attention to detail combined with ground-breaking feats such as the first serially produced, perpetual calendar wristwatches as well as the first split-second chronograph wristwatch, have made Patek Philippe wristwatches and pocket watches some of the most sought after in the world.