Patek Philippe 3448 Perpetual Calendar "Disco Volante" Yellow Gold C. 1975

Patek Philippe 3448J Perpetual Calendar, first serially produced automatic perpetual calendar ever made, the 3448 was nicknamed by "Disco Volante" or “Flying Saucer”, roughly only 600 3448s were made and they are rarely found in this condition, the 18k yellow gold case made by the Geneva case maker Antoine Gerlach, the case is in excellent condition, the watch looks and feels crisp, the hallmarks on the lugs are extremely deep and defined, on a strap with an 18k yellow gold pin buckle, automatic Patek Philippe caliber Calibre 27-460 Q, the original silver dial is very nice with raised enamel, sigma on the dial implies indices in yellow gold, moon phase disk is clean with the sky chart being bright and vibrant, Italian calendar display, acrylic crystal. Diameter: 37.5mm, Thickness: 11.5mm. Excellent Condition for a very important vintage Patek Philippe reference. The Patek Philippe 3448 Perpetual Calendar is a must have for any refined collection. Accompanied by a very rare Patek Philippe box, original papers dated a sale in 1976, and Extract from the Archives with manufacture date of 1975.