What We Fancy

Produced for a short five-year period from 1969 to 1974, the reference 3579 embodies the departure from the traditional design that the 50s & 60s saw with its cushion shape case, which integrated a brushed top portion with polished lugs. A few cool facts about the 3579 are that it is rumored to have been produced exclusively for the Japanese market with as little as 200 pieces made, this is not confirmed but one can imagine this is somewhat accurate. Also, this is also the only Patek that was only offered in stainless steel, a metal that was not often used by the company who generally used gold & platinum. This is a truly unique watch that brings a level of innovation & creativeness to a legendary brand looking to reinvent its identity.

Brand: Patek Phillipe

Model: reference 3579

Case: 33mm wide (excluding crown), 38mm tall, all stainless steel, screw-down case back, original signed crown, cushion-shaped case, original crystal, serial 524xxxx

Movement: Patek Phillipe caliber 23-300, manual winding, Côtes de Genève finishing, recently serviced

Bracelet/ Strap: Hodinkee Reid strap in Royal Blue (MSRP: $165), 18mm lug width

Features: Silver sunburst non-lume dial, cushion style case, brushed finish, raised/ applied silver baton hour indices, stick handset, screw-down case back, signed crown, Côtes de Genève movement finishing, circa 1970

Box & Papers: No

Condition: In overall excellent all original condition. The dial is very good and free of patina. There are some very small blemishes around 8-9 that can really only be seen up close. The case is sharp & unpolished with the original brushed case finishing still present. There are some smaller superficial scratches that can be seen when inspecting up close. The underside of the case has some smaller scratches. The movement has been serviced and keeps accurate time when tested on the timegrapher.

Backed by our one-year repair warranty. Accompanied by a free Suede Travel Pouch & strap on your choosing.