Year: Circa 1963
Reference No: 3433
Movement No: 1'112'176
Case No: 2'626'262
Model Name: "Hausmann"
Material: Platinum
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 27-460, 37 jewels, stamped twice with the Geneva Seal
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle
Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial and diamond hour markers in 1962 and its subsequent sale on July 16, 1963

Whenever one seeks for an elegant and timeless wristwatch, it is rather often that Patek Philippe is the name that is mentioned, and perhaps for the very right reasons. The Patek Philippe ref. 3433 is an example that ticks all the boxes, elegant, large, waterproof and self-winding. Reference 3433 was launched in 1960 and was the direct successor to reference 2551. It was fitted with calibre 27-460, newly introduced in the same year. Cal. 27-460 is the new name given to the final evolution of cal. 12-600, considered by many one of the best automatic movements ever made in the entire history of watchmaking. it is also one of only 4 examples known in platinum and the only one known to feature diamond markers and the Hausamm signature above the subsidiary seconds. Founded in Rome in 1794 by Ernst Hausmann and Hermann Frielingsdorf, Hausmann & Co. is one of Patek Philippe's most prominent retailers in Italy. In overall very well preserved condition the watch features crisp stepped case and lugs , crisp hallmarks on the outer lugs. Unusual and elegant the reference 3433 features a dash of “disco volante” playfulness perfectly fitting the wrist.