The Hong Kong Watch Auction: ONE | Page 451

Detail of the movement that is extremely well preserved. Inside the case back there are no traces of any watchmakers interventions and given the extraordinary condition of the movement we conclude that is has never been dismantled or worked on since leaving the Patek Philippe’s workshops in 1985. If ever one was looking for the perfect example of a Patek Philippe reference 3450, look no further. The present example is arguably the best to hit the market ever, accompanied by the original presentation box and certificate. HK WATCHES_NOV15_420-575_bl_CS5.indd 449 22/10/15 15:58