Brand: Patek Philippe Replica
Series: Grand Complications
Model: 3448J Bracelet
Dial Color: Silver
Dial Indexes: Stick / Dot
Dial Hands: Dauphine
MBrand:Patek Philippe
Caliber:27-460 Q
Display:Analog
Diameter:27.00 mm
Jewels:37
Reserve:38 h
Time:Hours, Minutes
Date:Date, Day, Month, Perpetual Calendar
The first self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch movement. Based on 27-460 automatic movement. Introduced ca. 1962; later improved with indication for leap year in caliber 27-460 QB.
Case Material:Yellow gold
Case Glass:Plexi
Case Back:Closed
Case Shape:Round
Case Diameter:37.00 mm
Case Height:12.00 mm
The Patek Philippe 3448 was a milestone watch: it was the first automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch to ever appear on the market. It was first introduced in 1962. In the early eighties it was accompanied by the 3450, which included a leap year indicator. In 1985 the 3940 was introduced, more or less replacing both.
The present example, as appeared in an Antiquorum auction, features an integrated bracelet exemplary of the late 70's style - it was manufactured in 1978.