Patek 3448, an historically important reference, was the first self winding perpetual calendar watch produced by ANY brand. This particular example was made in the late 1970s shortly before being replaced by the 3450. Hope you enjoy the images. Thanks for...
Don’t know if it was born that way or not. But the moonphase is a different matter. It is my understanding that 3448s came with enamel moonphase and mine certainly appears to be. Thanks for asking, led me to take a closer look.
I suppose you know my love for this reference, surely one of my favorite PP. I have waited twenty years before getting mine and I had to sacrifice several watches of my collection so as to fund its acquisition but I am so happy I did it. Yours is a late g...
A good friend once compared the early version like yours to a Paul Newman and the late version (sapphire crystal, Sigma dial) to a standard Daytona. Certainly for me, yours has a more true vintage look and appeal. If I had to choose and the condition of b...