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PATEK PHILIPPE RECTANGULAR – Ref. 3553/001 – 18K White Gold – Milanese Bracelet – Box & Papers – 1976 – Excellent Vintage Condition

We are proud to offer this vintage Patek Philippe Ref. 3553/001, a striking rectangular gentleman’s watch crafted entirely in 18K white gold, featuring its original Patek Philippe Milanese bracelet and matching bark-engraved solid gold dial.

Produced in the mid-1970s, this elegant timepiece perfectly captures the bold yet refined aesthetic of the era—combining minimalist geometry with meticulous surface decoration and timeless proportions. The bark-textured dial and bracelet, executed with extraordinary precision, create a seamless interplay of light and texture that exemplifies Patek Philippe’s attention to detail and artistry.

The watch measures gracefully on the wrist, and the integrated white gold Milanese bracelet offers a maximum length of approximately 17 cm. Inside beats a finely crafted Patek Philippe manual-wind movement cal. 175, ensuring both reliability and traditional horological purity.

This example comes as a complete vintage set, including:

- Original Patek Philippe presentation box -Black Red Ellipse

- Original warranty certificate (dated 1976)

- One-year mechanical warranty through our in-house watch lab

Condition: Nearly mint vintage condition, with a beautifully preserved case and bracelet, crisp engraving, and a flawless dial.  The bracelet was shortened a bit to match a 17cm wrist

“A rare and distinctive 1970s Patek Philippe creation — the Ref. 3553/001 in 18K white gold combines sculptural design with refined elegance, making it a highly collectible gentleman’s watch complete with its original box and papers.”

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