Today's offering showcases this handsome midsized example of one of the company's classic vintage "ultra thin" watches.

Epitomizing the essence of 'the classic watch' remembered today, this model features a manually wound movement, round gold case, vintage styled dial, and slender hands. As one writer aptly stated about a similar watch, "The extra-slim watch, whose style embraces only the strict essentials, has continued to seduce for its elegance and discretion."

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 and presents in pleasing condition.

Its elegant case is excellent condition with only light wear to the back and signs of previous polishing to the back. The case top has strong lines - it shows no signs of heavy polishing. The precious metal hallmarks on the underside of the lugs are still perfect.

Its classic silver dial with beautiful Breguet numerals has been previously restored - it is bright and clean.

Its original high-grade Patek Philippe movement is very clean.

Three of our Master Watchmakers worked for the last four years restoring the movement of this special watch to breathe new life into it (restoration value $2495). Photos of the inside available upon request. We have timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.

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

Please inquire if you would like an Archive Extract for it.

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

Please note: A similar watch is published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, p. 201.

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: c. 1966
Serial no.: 1,169,969
Model: Ref. 3512
Functions: Time
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K rose gold
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 18K, 3512, 315776
Case condition: Excellent condition with only light wear to the back and signs of previous polishing to the back. The case top has strong lines - it shows no signs of heavy polishing. The precious metal hallmarks on the underside of the lugs are still perfect.
Dimensions: 31mm diameter, 37mm long lug tip to tip, 5mm thick
Dial: Silver with painted black stylized Arabic indexes, signed Patek Philippe, previously restored - it is bright and clean.
Movement type: 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
Movement markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Isochronism, 5 Positions, Eighteen Jewels, 175, stamped twice with the prestigious Seal of Geneva
Jewels: 18 rubies
Band: Genuine Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 16mm
Crystal: Sapphire glass, original, excellent condition
Serviced: Three of our Master Watchmakers worked for the last four years restoring the movement of this special watch to breathe new life into it (restoration value $2495). Photos of the inside available upon request.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
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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