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Patek Philippe Ref. 3449 799002 “Tre Scalini”
1961
Produced in 1961 with only 3 examples ever, the exceptionally rare Ref. 3449 from Patek Philippe is perhaps best known for being one of the rarest perpetual calendar wristwatches from the manufacture. This particular Ref. 3449, movement no. 799002, is one of the three examples.
Also known by its nickname Tre Scalini (Italian for Three Steps), its triple-stepped bezel, coupled with the straight lugs that extend beyond those of its counterparts, gives an increased presence on the wrist, arguably raising the desirability of this particular reference.
Manufacture
Patek Philippe
Year
1961
Reference
3449
Model
“Tre Scalini”
Case Material
18K yellow gold
Case Dimensions
Ø 37.5mm
44.3mm lug to lug
10.9mm thickness
Numbered 311263
Lug Width
20mm
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial
Silvered satin-finished gold dial, applied gold baton indices with gold dauphine hands
Complications
Perpetual Calendar & Moon Phase
Movement
Cal. 23-300 Q manual, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance and self-compensating Breguet balance spring
Numbered 799002
Production Quantity
3