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Emmanuel, known as quattro on WatchProSite, presents a captivating exploration of the Patek Philippe Ref. 3585, focusing on its distinctive electric blue crosshatch dial. His detailed post, enriched with numerous high-quality images, highlights the watch's unique aesthetic evolution, including examples where the dial has developed a coveted tropical patina. This article delves into the historical significance of the Ref. 3585, particularly its pioneering caliber and design innovations, making it a crucial read for collectors interested in Patek Philippe's mid-century automatic movements.
The Patek Philippe reference 3585 is notable for its integrated bracelet design and the use of the caliber 350, a movement featuring a peripheral rotor. This reference represents a period of design evolution for Patek Philippe, moving towards more contemporary case forms that integrated seamlessly with their bracelets. It offered a distinctive aesthetic that set it apart from more traditional round cased watches in the brand's catalog at the time.
The case of the ref. 3585 measures 36 x 42 mm and has a thickness of 7.4 mm. It houses the self-winding Patek Philippe caliber 350, which utilizes a bi-directional peripheral rotor for winding and features a backwind crown. The movement is known for its slim profile, contributing to the overall svelteness of the watch.
Variants of the 3585 include dials with an electric blue textured finish, sometimes described with 'x-strokes' or a crosshatch pattern. Other examples are known to feature sunburst gold dials, and some dials have developed a tropical patina over time. This reference appeals to collectors interested in Patek Philippe's design output from the 1970s, particularly those seeking integrated bracelet designs and innovative movement architecture.
seen that before. I wonder how the comfort is with it in that position.
Iād have to imagine the winder on the back of the case is not comfortable
you simply don't feel it! Audemars Piguet's reference 25643 also has a backwind crown: check here .
an owner like @horology_ancienne, you don't feel it.
What do I know, Iām not an owner after all! Thanks for the input
The screw at the back is most usual ! What is it used for ? Are there other references with the same in the back ? The dial is so lovely !
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