18 - 18. Patek Philippe. A fine and rare platinum manual wind wri…

Estimate €12,000 - €18,000

Description

18. Patek Philippe. A fine and rare platinum manual wind wristwatch, retailed by Oskar Linke in Genova Reference: 3404/3 Date: Purchased 5 December 1963 Movement: 18 jewel Cal.23-300 manual wind, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Seal of Geneva, No.794370 Dial: Silvered double signed, milled pointed baton hour markers, polished pointed baton hands Case: Brushed and polished square, snap on back, No.2626639 Strap/Bracelet: Black faux alligator leather Buckle/Clasp: Signed platinum buckle Signed: Case, dial & movement, dial additionally signed Oskar Linke - Genova Size: 27mm x 29mm Weight: 42,85g Accompaniments: Patek Philippe box, Extract from the Archives dated 25/08/2025 Purchased in 1963, this refined platinum wristwatch by Patek Philippe, retailed by Oskar Linke in Genoa, reflects the maison's mid-century approach to discreet elegance and technical precision. The silvered dial is executed with exceptional restraint, featuring pointed baton hour markers and matching hands that emphasize clarity and balance over ornamentation. This purity of design is characteristic of Patek Philippe's early 1960s wristwatches, where proportion and finish were paramount. Housed in a compact square platinum case, the watch embodies the understated sophistication of the period, further distinguished by its retail signature and archival confirmation, anchoring it firmly within the maison's historical production. Oscar Linke, located on Via Dante in Genoa, was specialised in the sale of jewellery and watches. The firm was a well-known watch retailer, operating mainly from the early 20th century until around the 1970s.

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Auction time 06/17/2026 at 2:00 PM

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