54 Patek Philippe Very Elegant Square-shaped Wristwatch in White Gold and Lapis Lazuli, Reference 3578/1, Accompained by Extract from the Archives

Estimate: € 6.000 –⁠ 12.000

Sold (Premium) € 7.800

Year 1976
Reference 3578/1
Case Material White gold and lapis lazuli
Case Number 2765079
Bracelet Material White gold
Movement Manual, cal. 177
Movement Number 1362189
Dimension 30 mm x 26 mm
Signed Case, dial, movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Movement Manual, cal. 177

The present lady watch is a wonderful creation of Patek Philippe reflecting the elegance of the 70s, period in which this watch was manufactured. It is a very fine and elegant rectangular specimen, reference 3578/1, in total 18k white gold. The two-body polished and brushed case is chic and very well preserved with lapis-lazuli bezel inserts, snap on back and cabochon-set winding crown. It is embellished by a 18K white-gold Patek Philippe woven bracelet. The cream dial is with applied blackened white-gold baton indexes and shows no signs of damage. It is powered by a manual caliber 177. With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in white-gold with two lapis lazuli, Opaline silvered dial in 1976 and its subsequent sale on 13 January 1978.