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


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Do it!

 
 By: keks : September 16th, 2019-10:21
Wonderful reference that would look great on your next vacation!

Ok, this one has the original crown...

 
 By: ronhan : September 16th, 2019-10:29
Now ask for the price and tell us then which watches you are willing to let go! ;-)

Never seen one in the real myself

 
 By: keks : September 16th, 2019-10:37
But hope one day to find an opportunity... ! If crown bothers you perhaps it is not the right specimens...

is the case different on the first one you posted?

 
 By: keks : September 16th, 2019-11:29
more specifically, is the does it have a step bezel, sorry for my lack of knowledge when it comes to this ref... just looks a bit different

Thanks Nico, this is indeed a true Patek gem! One has to be careful with each and every detail when dealing with vintage pieces (and I'm not expert at all in that area!)...

 
 By: FabR : September 16th, 2019-10:39
... so you are clearly right to at least be cautious about that crown. Except for that, I agree this piece is just spectacular, including the dial and the movement! Good luck in seizing a 3417 that you are perfectly happy with one day! Cheers.

Merci, my dear Fab. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 16th, 2019-10:43

Nico, this is my favorite vintage Patek!

 
 By: kcinemod : September 16th, 2019-11:47
In my opinion, it's worth some sacrifices, but only for an example that feels completely right to you. Best of Luck!! Domenick ...  

Thank you, Nico!! [nt]

 
 By: kcinemod : September 16th, 2019-11:53

Will do, Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: kcinemod : September 16th, 2019-14:52

=0 Just wow.. [nt]

 
 By: doubleup : September 16th, 2019-14:11

Breathtaking, indeed. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 16th, 2019-14:20

Thank you! [nt]

 
 By: kcinemod : September 16th, 2019-17:39

Very true, Julian. [nt]

 
 By: ChristianDK : September 16th, 2019-13:14

I dig that bracelet! [nt]

 
 By: kcinemod : September 16th, 2019-13:42

bought from a japanese dealer ( not john N)

 
 By: watch-guy.com : September 16th, 2019-18:10
Bought this piece and wanted to trade up into another piece Prices of 3417 have been moving up- he offered me less money after 2 years - will never deal with him again

And you are right! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 16th, 2019-23:00

One of the best

 
 By: ChristianDK : September 16th, 2019-13:18
a friend let me try his. I obviously loved. I agree it belongs with the other two you mentioned ...  

Merci, coz. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 16th, 2019-23:01

This one

 
 By: tactictac : September 16th, 2019-15:46
one of the firsts with movement 12-400, has a crown with calatrava cross.

here

 
 By: tactictac : September 16th, 2019-15:48
...  

Great strap

 
 By: Deardorff8x10 : September 16th, 2019-15:47
I am looking for one of these as well to fill out the steel Patek trio of 3483 and 3466.

That's a fantastic trio! [nt]

 
 By: kcinemod : September 16th, 2019-15:57

Do it if it makes you smile.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 17th, 2019-03:42
Life is all about smiling and laughing. Especially in these crazy times. M.

Good advice. [nt]

 
 By: kcinemod : September 17th, 2019-07:21

Nice watch, gorgeous movement.

 
 By: VMM : September 17th, 2019-07:20
Love the blued hairspring. Thanks for sharing. Vte

Gracias, Vicente. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 17th, 2019-07:44