{"product_id":"c-1970-patek-philippe-vintage-mens-handwound-watch-ref-3459-disco-volante-style-18k-gold","title":"c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style - 18K Gold","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPowering 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe movement is beautifully finished with rhodium plating, Geneva-style striping, polished screw heads, gold-filled engraving, and Patek's Gyromax balance system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has all of its original parts down to even its original Vendôme fit Patek strap and 18K Patek buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts thin Patek Philippe case is scratch-free with a few very small marks on the back and signs of previous polishing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Patek.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso accompanying the watch is an authentication card from Stoll \u0026amp; Co. \/ eBay's authenticators \/ ($80 value).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease inquire if you would like us to obtain an extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you. Patek charges 500 CHF.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Patek Philippe \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 793,673\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear made:\u003c\/b\u003e c. late 1960s \/ circa 1970\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Ref. 3459\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours and Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e 18K gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Patek Philippe \u0026amp; Co., Geneve, Swiss, 18K, .750, 3459, 429,828\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e  32mm wide (excluding crown) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver with gold inset dot hour and minute track, signed Patek Philippe and GENEVE, excellent condition with only mild aging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, gold batons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Patek Philippe \u0026amp; Co., Geneve, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Isochronism, 5 Positions, Eighteen Jewels, 23-300, stamped twice with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewels:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 rubies \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, signed Patek Philippe, Java lizard skin, remborde, with original 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, previously worn but very serviceable condition \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand width:\u003c\/b\u003e 20mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e 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).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate; An authentication card from Stoll \u0026amp; Co. \/ eBay's authenticators ($80 value) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43685546328153,"sku":"10606","price":9895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1180303115_o.jpg?v=1784394545","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/c-1970-patek-philippe-vintage-mens-handwound-watch-ref-3459-disco-volante-style-18k-gold","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}