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Interesting question ...
"Through the 1940s, most Patek Phiippe buckles looked the same. ... By the 1950s, a new style of Patek Phippe buckle, designed by Henri Stern himself, emerged. ... This particular design was used exclusively in the United States. ... In the 1980s, this buckle became standard for all Patek Philippe strap watches."
Abstract from "Patek Philippe in America"
By the way, one more beauty you have there 
Oliver
which buckle?? for ref.3439
Does anybody know which buckle was originally fitted with ref.3439 (produced in 1962)? Or depends on which country such watch was sold?? Thanks, John This message has been edited by johnngym on 2009-01-31 01:34:04...
Interesting question ...
"Through the 1940s, most Patek Phiippe buckles looked the same. ... By the 1950s, a new style of Patek Phippe buckle, designed by Henri Stern himself, emerged. ... This particular design was used exclusively in the United States. ... In the 1980s, this bu...
Thanks!
Do you have any idea about the shape of such new type buckle designed by Henri Stern? John
"classic" vs. "Henri Stern"
"classic buckle" "Henri Stern buckle" for the USA Oliver...
There is actually a buckle that falls between the two designs pictured.
It looks very much like the first one in overall dimensions. It has a "point" like the second one, but the point is extremely subtle (perhaps a 15-degree angle). I don't have a picture of one but you can find a picture of one on a well-known auction site ...
