Description
Patek Philippe Ref. 3512, an 18K gold wristwatch, provenance Eleftherios Venizelos (1924-2026) A vintage Patek Philippe Geneve wristwatch, reference 3512, circa 1966, in 18K yellow gold. The silvered dial with black Roman numerals and black hands, signed ‘PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE’.
Manual-winding mechanical movement, calibre 175, 18 jewels, movement no. 1,133,629. The 18K yellow gold case with snap-on case back, the inside signed ‘Patek Philippe & Co Geneve Swiss’, stamped ’18K 0.750′, numbered 319279 and reference 3512, with Swiss gold hallmarks. The case back is engraved externally with the initials ‘E.V.’ Crown bearing the Calatrava Cross emblem. Fitted with a black leather strap and a signed Patek Philippe 18K gold pin buckle, stamped ‘0.750’.
Case diameter: approx. 32 mm, excluding crown.
The watch is running at the time of cataloguing.
Accompanied by its Patek Philippe presentation box, original Certificate of Origin and Warranty for reference 3512, movement no. 1,133,629, dated 9 December 1966, original purchase invoice issued by Golay Fils & Stahl S.A., Geneva, dated 8 December 1966, and original envelope.
Provenance:
Eleftherios Venizelos (1924-2026), grandson of the Greek statesman Eleftherios Venizelos
Collection of Lily Venizelos, wife of Eleftherios Venizelos (1924-2026)