110 Patek Philippe A unique configuration, outstanding and extremely well preserved, Padellone, perpetual calendar, moon phases, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with dorè dial, tritium indexes and hands, Certficate of Origin, reference 3448.

Estimate: € 1.000.000 –⁠ 1.000.000

• Model Padellone
• Year 1971
• Reference 3448
• Case Material 18K yellow gold
• Case Number 325'528
• Bracelet Material Leather strap
• Movement Automatic, cal. 27-460 Q, 37 jewels
• Movement Number 1'119'173
• Dimension 37.5mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and envelope with same movement number, confirming production of the present timepiece in 1971 and its subsequent sale on June 15th 1971.
• Literature This specific watch was sold for the first time at auction in Christie's New York "IMPORTANT POCKET WATCHES AND WRISTWATCHES" auction Dec. 3rd 2004, as lot 366 for circa USD 405,100.

Within the already rare and historically important reference 3448, the present example stands apart as a true trophy among trophies. One of only three known with a doré dial, and the only one combining this warm gilt surface with luminous markers and hands, it approaches the mythical. For the seasoned collector, this is not merely an acquisition, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
When Patek Philippe introduced reference 3448 in 1962, it made history as the first serially produced self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch. Over nearly two decades, only 586 examples were made—a remarkably small number. Produced in 1971, the present watch stands out for its extraordinary dial. Confirmed by its Certificate of Origin as doré and accompanied by its original envelope, this example defies convention. While most 3448s feature silvered dials, the warm doré finish was reserved for only a few, often for particularly discerning clients. Occasionally seen on exceptional references such as the 1526 and 2499/100, the doré dial remains an extraordinary anomaly—today representing the pinnacle for seasoned collectors. The 3448 is almost always seen with silvered, non-luminous dials; a doré example is extraordinary, and one with luminous accents virtually unheard of. The effect is striking. Its architectural case, preserved with crisp edges and strong definition, frames a dial that is both elegant and assertive. The sharp lines, so distinct from earlier softer designs, remain beautifully intact, a crucial detail for collectors. As often with watches of such rarity, pieces like this were cherished within families and carefully preserved, often with their original documentation, the present watch a perfect example of such custodianship. Its public appearance has been equally remarkable: when it surfaced at Christie’s New York on December 3rd, 2004, it achieved USD 405,000 against an estimate of USD 80,000, confirming both its rarity and the strong enthusiasm it inspires among collectors.
Accompanied by its original Certificate of Origin dated June 15th, 1971, the present watch holds a unique place within the 3448 lineage. Among the most important perpetual calendars of the twentieth century, it transcends rarity, entering the realm of the exceptional—quite possibly the unique.