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CIRCA: 1974
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
DIAL: Blue cobalt crystal with gold oval applique
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original integrated mesh bracelet in 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 25 mm wide x 24 mm top-to-bottom mm in diameter
BRACELET SIZE: 6 inches
SERIAL NUMBER: 2748431
REFERENCE NUMBER: 4183
MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1270098
CALIBER: 16-250
MOVEMENT: Manual
For many years, Patek Philippe produced quality luxury timepieces with extremely restrained styling. In the 1970s, the brand went all out and produced some extremely individualistic watches with exciting design. The present example features an outer dial in blue cobalt crystal. The present example comes with an extract of the Patek Philippe archives.
ConditionDial is in excellent condition. Case is excellent, with minor scratches and a small dent on the case back. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in very good condition. Comes with an extract from Patek Philippe and a Patek Philippe suede pouch.
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