We are pleased to offer the very fine and retro Patek Philippe mens ref. 3523 watch showcased in today's offering.

With its understated silver face and handsomely designed retro case, it showcases a distinctive and elegant Patek style.

Its cushion case has an ultra thin profile from the side. As a mens midsize it is well-suited for someone who does not have a large wrist.

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 parts down to the winding crown. Its case presents in excellent condition with light wear and previous discrete reinforcement of one lug.

It presents beautifully on the wrist. Its silver dial has been restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America.

Four of our Master Watchmakers and a Master Dial Specialist worked for the last five years restoring this special watch to breathe new life into it for many years to come which even included replacing any overly worn parts with genuine Patek replacements and custom fabricating a part to the original factory functional quality (restoration value $2,895).

We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

If you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you please inquire. Patek charges 500 CHF to provide one.

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 1,132,779
Year built: c. 1965
Model: Ref. 3523
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K gold
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 18K, 3523, 2,648,448
Case condition: Presents as scratch-free with light signs of previous wear, light signs of previous polishing, and one lug has been previously discretely reinforced. On the wrist it presents very nicely.
Dimensions: 28.5mm wide (excluding crown), 35mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Silver with black painted baton indexes, signed Patek Philippe, expertly restored
Hands: Original, 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 côtes” 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: Crocodile, handmade in Italy, fully stitched, padded, fitted with unsigned vintage buckle, excellent condition. If you would like a new aftermarket strap we stock a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 18mm
Serviced: Four of our Master Watchmakers and a Master Dial Specialist worked for the last five years restoring this special watch to breathe new life into it for many years to come which even included replacing any overly worn parts with genuine Patek replacements and custom fabricating a part to the original factory functional quality (restoration value $2,895).
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. 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.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; 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

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