c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style - 18K Gold 14K Gold-Filled It has 24 jewels and

It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date - it's one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from the era

and provenance all come together in a way that feels especially complete

Also of interest this model was the historically important watch presented to Sir Edmund Hillary by Rolex of India shortly after his ascent of Mt

It is all-original down to the buckle and presents as just short of perfect mint

It has all of its original parts except for the strap and buckle and presents as a 9

c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style - 18K Gold 14K Gold-Filled It has 24 jewels andWe are proud to offer this very fine and uncommon ref. 3459 Patek Philippe mens watch with hidden lugs which has all of its original parts down to even its original special Patek strap and 18K Patek buckle. The Ref. 3459 is one of the more distinctive vintage Patek dress watches ofpp its era. Rather than using traditional exposed lugs, it features a wonderfully elegant hidden lug Vendme style case. Its Vendome style lugs are hidden behind the watch so