Model name
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Ultra thin 5mm
Reference
Ref. 3498. The Patek Philippe reference 3498 was the thinnest watch they produced at the time it debuted.
Year of production
Circa 1966, according the serial number of 1.1 million, extremely rare, small production of this reference
Dial
Satine silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold thin baton hands
Movement Type
Patek Cal. 175, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adj. to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring.
Case diameter
32 mm
Bezel
Stepped down bezel
Case material
18K Solid Yellow Gold
Caseback
Snap-on case back
Thickness
5 mm only !!!
Features
Hours, minutes
Anti-shock movement
Strap/bracelet
New Patek Black shiny Crocodile Leather with a regular buckle, not Patek
Box/papers
Yes/Yes, original certificate from 1960s