Patek Philippe

Hi Guys

after some considerable search,  inspecting four or five of them in the last years,  it's now at my wrist.   What I have always loved about the dial is the simplicity - Bauhaus style - and cleanliness of the proportions .... contrasted by the Amagnetic script, italic and bold and pretentious.

The movement of course is also quite a story, in a cage of soft steel to enter the family of the Geophysics, Ingenieurs, Railmasters and the classical antimagnetic watches.

I am a happy boy now  - thanks to MarcoS for helping me in the hunt

Ciao
Franco





This message has been edited by Franco on 2012-02-06 13:46:10 This message has been edited by Dje on 2012-02-07 08:04:01

What can I say?

You were faster than me, and a traitor did the rest.

   

I am very happy for you, you know how much I like this watch, and being lucky to see it in the flesh was more than a consolation, a Dream!

I will have to post about this watch, some pics, soon.

If you know what I mean.

A grail in my book.

Bravo!

Nicolas

... especially when they tell me before telling you 

May I thank you again for coming to meet us at such short notice at the Cafe' Rostand, it has been a real pleasure to meet you

Ciao!
Franco

They are always good when they are on your side.



It was a superb moment, my friend.

I think I will post next week, the Champions League meeting between the 3417 and the ...

Hmmm...

Ciao!

Nicolas

That is a true treasure. As Nicolas wrote already, a grail timepiece.  Enjoy!

Movement is spectacular

 

You are a very lucky boy

 

Julian

Congratulations on the beautiful and pristine watch. 

Hi,

Congratulations on your catch, specially if you were competing with Nicolas, it must not have been easy!

This kind of vintage could easily turn me from the modern side to the vintage of PP.

Really gorgeous and positively different.

Best

Dje

is hard to beat. Congrats!

Oliver

Ciao Franco e ciao Nicolas,

Tell me, I prepared a short review on this watch... Very short, nothing very consistent, but I wondered if you know how much it was resistant in gauss?

Do you have an idea?

Was funny to speak with you on the phone!

Best,

Nicolas

Ciao Nicolas

Well, I just checked, and it is written in the Omegamania Book that the Railmasters were resistant to ... 1000 Gauss, exactly like the Rolex 1019, when the former crowned Milgauss was " just " resistant to 800 Gauss.

The JLC Geophysic is resistant to 600 Gauss ( not the Deluxe ).

And about Patek, my guess is that it is around 500 Gauss, but not sure at all...

Best, my friend.

Will post soon, in one or two weeks.

Nicolas.

Best,

I hope we'll not have a 3417 roll call, I will not survive to that.



Best, and congrats!

Nicolas

Very very exclusive

Ciao Roni

it only came with its 14mm PP buckle in steel, on a generic but good quality strap:



However, in the years I have been looking for it, I've had the chance to purchase what I think was the original box:






Very streamlined, perfect match IMNVHO.

Best wishes

Franco
This message has been edited by Franco on 2012-02-08 02:32:43

Actually I think I've only once come across a 3417 with the original box and original papers and that was at Auction late last year in London but that 3417 didn't have Anti Magnetic on the dial though the dial itself was slightly unusual.

Hi Rini
I do not think I saw it, do you remeber teh auction house and how was the box?
Franco

Bonhams Auction:     19025, Fine Watches and Wristwatches, New Bond Street, 14 Dec 2011

Lot:      171, Patek Philippe. A fine and rare steel automatic wristwatch together with original Certificate of Origin and fitted box Amagnétique, Ref:3417, Case No.2633152, Movement No.732859, Retailed by Hausmann, Circa 1966

I have the condition report and even went and saw the watch as I was in London before placing the bid but my mind is blank as to the type of box even though I saw it!

Roni

... but there is no picture of the box in their archives.   At any rate, it would have been dubious that it was its original box anyway.

Why Dubious? The watch was consigned by a descendent of the original owner,it had the original paperwork from the time of sale so it is quite possible the  box with it was original box was there too surely?

...  it is probable, but it is also possible that in its absence another Patek box was purchased, perhaps with the advise of the auctioneer. 

I simply do not know, and if I have no evidence I am dubious.

It would have been good to have pictures, really - but I have not seen anything.  It is guesswork.

Best wishes
Franco
This message has been edited by Franco on 2012-02-10 10:33:28

simple but beautiful box. Is it really that easy to reach (WIS) heaven? Seems like

Will have to think about that, more often ;-)

All shown examples of that watch have been great. Thanks to all, for sharing!

Oliver

I understand perfectly your joy!

I would like to see current simple Patek with such balanced dials.

Fx

The 3417 is one of my all time favourate watches however its not getting much wrist time lately.... too many watches!!!

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