Patek Philippe Ref. 3588/7 Automatic Bracelet Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1978
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe automatic wristwatch, reference 3588/7, was produced in 1978. It is constructed from 18ct white gold and features a 35mm case. The watch is powered by the calibre 28-255 automatic movement.
Its aesthetic is defined by a cobalt blue dial, which is fitted with diamond-set indices and white gold dauphine hands. The bezel is decorated with 52 round-cut diamonds, stated to have a total weight of approximately 0.99 carats. The watch is completed by an integrated 18ct white gold bracelet featuring a clasp mechanism. It is provided with an extract from the Patek Philippe archives.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic bracelet watch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Reference
- 3588/7
- Dial color
- Cobalt blue
- Case material
- 18ct white gold
- Movement calibre
- 28-255
- Bezel ornamentation
- 52 diamonds, approx 0.99ct
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
- Year of manufacture
- 1978
Design
- Visible features
- • Bezel contains a pavé or channel setting of 52 diamonds • Integrated bracelet has a fine textured, woven-style finish • Dial features simple diamond indices and two-hand configuration • Crown is positioned at the three o'clock position on the case flank
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features a 35mm round case crafted from 18ct white gold. The bezel is embellished with 52 diamonds, which the provided data estimates at a total weight of 0.99 carats. This ornamentation frames a cobalt blue dial. The dial is designed with a minimalist layout, featuring diamond-set indices for the hour markers and white gold dauphine hands for time indication. The brand name and the designation 'GENÈVE' appear below the twelve o'clock position, with 'SWISS' marked at the base of the dial.
- Movement and Construction
- This reference 3588/7 houses the calibre 28-255 automatic movement. The movement is integrated into a case that connects to an 18ct white gold bracelet featuring a clasp setting. The bracelet displays a consistent, finely textured pattern across its length, providing an integrated aesthetic with the case. The assembly reflects the manufacturer's use of precious metal for both the housing and the band.
- Documentation and Provenance
- The watch is documented as having been manufactured in 1978. It is accompanied by an extract from the manufacturer's archives, which serves to confirm the production details of the specific timepiece. The item is identified in the records by the reference 3588/7 and internal SKU 3332. The provenance is associated with the Patek Philippe brand output from the late 1970s.
Identification
- Reference
- 3588/7
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Diamond total weight of 0.99 carats is an approximation
- Research required: Origin of the cobalt blue dial finishing is not specified