An attractive square Patek
The Patek Philippe ref. 3404 is a wonderful square watch from the 1960s . Measuring 27.5 x 33 mm (incl. lugs), the white gold case feels just right on the wrist : not too big, not too small. Though very simple, the dial features unusual carved , slash-lik...
Very appealing reference, quattro.
Some amazing examples here. And the slashed or notched dials are subtle and elegant. Lots of value out there in those vintage square PP...
I’m glad you like it too, Bruckner!
This ref. made a great impression on me. I really like the design of the case and dial with the carved indexes. And, even if round, the movement is very much to my taste. The example I’ve tried on is very nice, but the buckle, though coming from the 60s i...
Another superb post!
I am very much into vintage time only Pateks with unusual case shapes, and this reference is certainly quite something special! The G version (first one you featured) is definitely my favourite (its perfect proportions looks fantastic on your wrist!), as ...
Thank you so much !
I’m glad you like these vintage time only shaped PP watches. I agree that the example I’ve tried on is very attractive. I’m tempted. But it doesn’t have any papers and the buckle, though coming from the 60s isn’t signed PP. So not an ideal example. But a ...
The photos don't completely do it justice.
It looks even better in real life. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks Emmanuel for an informative and
interesting post !👍 Florentine finish is quite exceptional 💪 and is my favorite of the different variants. I would love to see this type of case in the metal. The one with diamond hour markers is also attractive. This square shape is another linage for th...
I would be very happy too to be able to see an example with a Florentine finished case.
And there's no doubt that the Cubitus belongs to the same family. But I personally prefer this 3404 ! Best, Emmanuel