Patek Philippe 3448 Perpetual Calendar Yellow Gold 1975 UNPOLISHED

Patek Philippe 3448J Perpetual Calendar, first serially produced automatic perpetual calendar ever made, the 3448 was nicknamed by "Disco Volante" or “Flying Saucer”, roughly only 600 3448s were made and they are rarely found in this condition, the 18k yellow gold case made by the Geneva case maker Antoine Gerlach, the case is in outstanding original condition and appears to be unpolished, the watch looks and feels incredibly crisp, the hallmarks on the case back and the lugs are extremely deep and defined implying the watch's seldom use, the original tang buckle is a very rare variant and is likely original to the watch with its side hallmarks, automatic Patek Philippe caliber Calibre 27-460 Q, the original silver dial is perfect with no signs of wear, aging or flaws, sigma on the dial implies numerals in yellow gold, moon phase disk is clean with they sky chart being bright and vibrant, french calendar display, acrylic crystal, size 37.5mm, thickness 11.5mm, Outstanding Collector Condition for a very important vintage Patek Philippe reference. The Patek Philippe 3448 Perpetual Calendar is a must have for any refined collection. Accompanied by Patek Philippe box, Extract from the Patek Philippe archives dated June 1975, as well as two additional Camille Fournet straps to complement the watch.