Patek Philippe

After a long time of collecting the Patek ref 3424 remains perhaps my most favourite of all; the reference from the 1960's and one of 5 asymetric models designed by the Genevan jeweller Gilbert Albert was and still is in my humble opinion avant garde and ... 

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Once it comes out of the safe daily but taking itself out is a hassle so in sum totality I guess not to often. Roni

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Is that rare? Did they do a lot of that in the 60's? Nice piece....enjoy it.

Thank you! There were 5 mens wristwatches designed by Gilbert Albert in the 1960's and manufactured by Patek....2 references were commercially produced...the 3424 (shown above) and a 3422.These two references had some variations too in terms of the dial (...  

Dear Roni I hope I could see once in my life a Gilbert Albert on my wrist, even for a short try. This amazing asymetric design is one of the rare exemple where Patek take risks in its design with a brilliant result ! There are others exemple where Patek t... 

Hi Come to Uganda and you can see one in real life on a wrist and a wonderful and incredible country too!! I agree with you on the 70's and 80's designs and beyond just Patek watches it is not my favourite era generally in terms of design though recently ... 

Uganda sounds nice for holidays, will ask my wife I must confess I didn't know this reference 2547 . I "googled" and find... your photos , Never seen that one too, and even moire happy to learn about it. Thanks Roni, this is really Patek at his best. chee... 

Nice watch! Thanks for your posting! Are you still looking for 3413?? John

Hi John, Thanks.....Yes still looking for the 3413! Roni

If the watch that I sold comes back I wil let you know. Thanks, John

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It really gives us a glimpse behind the thinking/idea of the designs of that era. Love it! Aloha, Bob

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