Patek Philippe manufacture presents a brand new column wheel chronograph - the Ref. 3670A.
What really distinguishes this watch from the rest of the Patek Philippe collection is that it actually uses a vintage movement. The Caliber 13-130, used for this watch, was firstly assembled and accustomed by Patek Philippe and integrated in the cases of many classics from the 1950’s.
However, Patek Philipe told us a fairy tale in which a long-lost treasure is discovered: recently, no less than 16 unused caliber 13-130 movements were found inside of an old wooden chest in the brand’s historic domicile on Rue du Rhône in Geneva! These movements, which have been assembled and adjusted in 1955, are now nested in cushion-shaped cases made of stainless steel, comprising a truly unique collection of 16 limited edition Patek Philipe Ref. 3670A watches.
The watches are available only in Patek Philippe Salons in Geneva, and each of them retails at 240,000 Swiss Francs.
The stainless steel case features delicate art deco accents and vintage-inspired rectangular pushers. Anthracite brushed dial reveals a sweep chronograph hand, a small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock, and a semi-instantaneous 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. The hands and hour markers are crafted in white gold. Manual-wound Patek Philippe Caliber 13-130 is based on a Valjoux ébauche modified especially for Patek Philippe. The movement provides 39 hours of power reserve, when fully wound. It is built on 23 jewels and beats at 18’000 semi-oscillations per hour. Equipped with Brequet balance spring and Glucydur screw balance. Each of the watches is mounted on a black alligator leather strap. Dimensions: 37mm x 45mm.
Source: Perpetuelle
Author: Marina Milojević
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