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1970's Patek Philippe 18ct Gold, Ultra Thin Square
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1970’s Patek Philippe 18ct Gold, Ultra Thin Square

£9,250.00 Original price was: £9,250.00.£0.00Current price is: £0.00.

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The Patek Philippe Ref. 3543 is a distinctive example of the brand’s design experimentation during the 1970s — a period marked by bold aesthetics and a shift toward more individualistic, often non-round case designs. Introduced in 1969 and produced for only a few short years, the 3543 features a sharp, square case with a thin profile, standing out from the predominantly round offerings of the era. Its clean Roman numeral dial, often seen in stark contrast to the minimalist baton styles of the time, harks back to classical watchmaking traditions, creating a subtle interplay between vintage formality and modernist geometry.

Inside beats the manual-winding calibre 23-300, one of Patek Philippe’s finest ultra-thin movements, renowned for its reliability and refined finishing. Watches housing this calibre were typically cased in precious metals — as seen here in solid 18k yellow gold — and were produced in limited numbers, adding to their collectibility today. The Ref. 3543 is an excellent example of how Patek Philippe navigated the stylistic transitions of the late 1960s and early 1970s, blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary visual language.

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Case Size

31mm

Complications

No complications

Movement

Manual-winding Calibre 23-300

Reference

3543

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