Today's offering showcases this very fine and uncommon rose gold version of Patek Philippe's mens ref. 3503 square Gondolo watch. It is accompanied by an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives attesting to its authenticity and originality.

With its classic champagne face and timeless 18K rose gold square case, it showcases a distinctive and elegant Patek style.

Its angular case has an ultra thin profile from the side.

Patek made the vast majority of the examples of this reference in yellow or white gold. Our research couldn't turn up a single rose gold example to come up at a major auction, and our extensive web search only found two other examples, though we're not suggesting that only three exist.

Powered by a Patek Philippe caliber 175 handwound movement, the company's first ultra-thin mechanism, the watch excels in technical merits. This illustrious movement was awarded the prestigious "Geneve Quality Seal" and this example is stamped in two places with it.

It has all of its original Patek parts and presents nicely on the wrist. Its case is in very good condition with moderate to fairly heavy signs of previous signs of polishing. It is scratch-free. Its champagne dial appears to have been previously restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like a fresh restoration or a new color.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it, tightened the cannon pinion, and installed a correct new timing disk on the balance. It is keeping accurate time.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

As mentioned above, accompanying the watch is an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives attesting to its authenticity and originality. The Extract costs 500 Swiss Francs (approximately $550 USD) to obtain.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

• Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 1,134,452
• Year built: 1966
• Date sold: October 11th, 1966
• Model: Ref. 3503
• Functions: Hours and Minutes
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 18K rose gold
• Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 18K, 3503, 2,633,810
• Case condition: Very good condition with moderate to fairly heavy signs of previous signs of polishing. It is scratch-free.
• Dimensions: 26.5mm wide (excluding crown), 32mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Dial: Champagne with black painted baton indexes, signed Patek Philippe and Swiss, appears to have been previously restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like a fresh restoration or a new color.
• Hands: Original, rose gold "batons"
• Movement type: Extremely high grade, manually wound, Cal. 175, specially designed shock protection, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, fausses cttes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring
• Jewels: 18 rubies
• Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned buckle
• Width between lugs: 18mm
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it, tightened the cannon pinion, and installed a correct new timing disk on the balance.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Patek in our testing position. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives, Connoisseur of Time new timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide