2843 - Patek Philippe, exceptionally slim and elegant gentleman's wristwatch, 1968.

Patek Philippe, exceptionally slim and elegant gentleman's wristwatch, 1968. 18K yellow gold. D 26 × 26 mm. Certificate: 3491 Provenance: 2655117, very slim two-part case with snap-on case back Exhibited: Brushed gold dial with lacquered hour markers and numerals, signed at 12 o’clock Exhibited: Fine manual-winding movement no. 1138421, cal. 175, 18 jewels, Geneva stripes, Geneva Seal Literature: Crocodile leather strap with original Patek Philippe yellow-gold pin buckle Patek Philippe case and original warranty certificate from 1968 in the original Patek Philippe-embossed envelope In the 1960s, Patek Philippe pioneered the trend towards smaller and thinner calibres and therefore slimmer watches. Reference 3491 is one example of this era. It is fitted with calibre 175, named for its thickness of just 1.75 mm.