amanico[JLC Moderator]
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Patek Philippe Amagnetic Reference 3417. My top priority vintage Patek.
Sep 16, 2019,10:15 AM
Sometimes, you need a gentle reminder to make you feel how great is a watch, and how high it can be in your wish list.
The 3417 Amagnetic is one of them.
Why? Simple! I consider it as one of the three greatest amagnetic watches ever made. For me, a top amagnetic watch must have a manual winding movement. Which is the case of the two other legends, the Omega Railmaster and the Jaeger Lecoultre Geophysic, which I am very happy to own.
So, in my list, I only miss this Patek 3417.
And some weeks ago, I could take new pictures of one I know, which is in one of my friend's collection.
Here it is.
The only thing which bugs me is that I never saw this crown on a 3417, which is, moreover, unsigned...
For the rest, it is a pure beauty.
A macho case and lugs. A timeless dial...
Its amagnetic dustcover, and screw-in case back.
And the wonderful Cal 27 AM 400.
Yes, the kind of watch which would make me considering letting several go to fund it!
Best,
Nicolas