PATEK PHILIPPE REFERENCE 3553
A YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1983
 
Dial: gilt barked finish made of solid gold
Caliber: cal. 177 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 1370513
Case: 18k yellow gold bark textured, snap-on case back
Case number: 2790038
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe Buckle
Dimensions: 33 mm length x 26.5 width
Signed: case, dial and movement
 
 Introduced in 1968 and produced through to the early 1980s, the ref. 3553 was made in a variety of different styles in yellow or white gold. The cases were made by Atelier Reunis, the casemaker fully owned by Patek Philippe. This example features a bark finish on the case and dial in the style of Gilbert Albert. Like his Ricochet collection from the 1960s, the textures of this labor intensive decorating technique make this watch a handmade unique work of art. It was first sold at the Patek Philippe Salon in Geneva.
5 year warranty