We are proud to offer this very fine and uncommon ref. 3459 Patek Philippe mens watch with hidden lugs which has all of its original parts down to even its original special Patek strap and 18K Patek buckle.

The Ref. 3459 is one of the more distinctive vintage Patek dress watches ofpp its era. Rather than using traditional exposed lugs, it features a wonderfully elegant hidden-lug Vendôme style case. Its Vendome style lugs are hidden behind the watch so as to no disrupt the purity of its circular lines.

The strap disappears neatly behind the case, allowing the watch to present as an almost pure circle on the wrist. The result is refined and restrained, yet with just enough mid-century design flair to make it more interesting than a standard round Calatrava.

It shares a family resemblance with Patek Philippe's celebrated Disco Volante style watches, Italian for "flying saucer." The inspiration is visible in the broad circular form, the clean bezel, and the way the case seems to float without conventional lugs interrupting its geometry.

It is not a loud watch, but it has a very particular presence: formal, thin, elegant, and quietly avant-garde. Adding to its interest, the bezel has an interesting five-minute marker design that gives the otherwise pure circular case a discreet technical accent.

Powering the watch is its illustrious Patek Philippe Cal. 23-300 movement, unquestionably among the finest hand-winding movements ever built. It is adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions, and it is stamped in two places with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève.

The movement is beautifully finished with rhodium plating, Geneva-style striping, polished screw heads, gold-filled engraving, and Patek's Gyromax balance system.

It has all of its original parts down to even its original Vendôme fit Patek strap and 18K Patek buckle.

Its thin Patek Philippe case is scratch-free with a few very small marks on the back and signs of previous polishing.

Its silver dial presents in excellent condition with only mild aging. Please inquire if you would like a close-up of it. And its original Patek movement is clean.

One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (am $895 value).

It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Patek.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.

Also accompanying the watch is an authentication card from Stoll & Co. / eBay's authenticators / ($80 value).

Please inquire if you would like us to obtain an extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you. Patek charges 500 CHF.

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.

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 793,673
Year made: c. late 1960s / circa 1970
Model: Ref. 3459
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K gold
Case condition: Scratch-free with a few very small marks on the back and signs of previous polishing. A bit of wear around the edge of the back from having being opened for previous servicing.
Case markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, 18K, .750, 3459, 429,828
Dimensions:  32mm wide (excluding crown)
Dial: Silver with gold inset dot hour and minute track, signed Patek Philippe and GENEVE, excellent condition with only mild aging
Hands: Original, gold batons
Movement type: Extremely high grade Cal. 23-300, manually wound, specially designed shock protection, patented Gyromax balance system maintains accuracy across various positions, temperatures, and amounts of wind, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator
Movement markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Isochronism, 5 Positions, Eighteen Jewels, 23-300, stamped twice with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève
Jewels: 18 rubies
Band: Original, signed Patek Philippe, Java lizard skin, remborde, with original 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, previously worn but very serviceable condition
Band width: 20mm
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (am $895 value).
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Patek.
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; An authentication card from Stoll & Co. / eBay's authenticators ($80 value)
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