Patek Philippe Reference 3540/2 Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1975
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe reference 3540/2 is a manual-wind wristwatch crafted from 18-karat white gold, dated to 1975. The watch features a square-shaped case measuring 28 by 24 millimeters, with a bezel set with baguette-cut diamonds estimated at 2.86 carats.
The silver-toned dial displays baton-style indices and white gold hands, marked with the signatures of both Patek Philippe and the Swiss retailer GÜBELIN. An integrated 18-karat white gold bracelet, reported to have a length of 160 millimeters, is attached to the case. The timepiece is powered by the manual-wind Patek Philippe caliber 175. This reference was produced by Patek Philippe between 1968 and 1983. The source indicates that the movement is identified as a Patek Philippe service movement.
No accompanying box or documentation is specified in the report provided.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1975
- Type
- Manual-wind dress wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Movement
- Caliber 175
- Reference
- 3540/2
- Dimensions
- 28 x 24 mm
- Case material
- 18ct white gold
- Diamond weight
- Approx. 2.86 carats
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bracelet length
- Approx. 160 mm
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Square case with 18ct white gold construction • Baguette-cut diamond set bezel • Silver dial with GÜBELIN retailer signature • Integrated textured white gold bracelet
- Case and Dial Design
- The timepiece features a square-shaped case constructed from 18-karat white gold, measuring 28 by 24 millimeters. The bezel is embellished with baguette-cut diamonds, cited as having an approximate total weight of 2.86 carats. The dial is finished in a silver tone and incorporates baton-style markers and matching white gold hands. The dial surface bears a double signature, featuring both the Patek Philippe name and the branding of the retailer GÜBELIN, a historic Swiss establishment. The overall design is integrated with a white gold bracelet, which is described as having a textured finish and an approximate length of 160 millimeters.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The inclusion of the GÜBELIN signature on the dial indicates that the timepiece was originally retailed through this specific house. Beyond this attribution to the retailer, the provided information does not document further ownership history, literature, or original documentation associated with the object. The auction description reports the current state of the piece as a service movement without original box or paperwork. The information presented is derived from the source listing and does not constitute an independent verification of authenticity or technical certification.
- Movement and Production History
- The watch operates on a manual-wind movement designated as caliber 175. The source describes the movement specifically as a 'Patek Philippe service movement'. According to the provided information, the reference 3540 was manufactured by Patek Philippe during a production window spanning from 1968 to 1983. This specific model was reportedly issued in two variations, with the reference 3540/2 denoting the silver-dial configuration. The movement caliber evolved during the production life of this model, transitioning from the 175 caliber to the 177 caliber in later iterations.
Identification
- Reference
- 3540/2
- 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: Movement identified only as a 'service movement'
- Research required: Exact length and fitment of the integrated bracelet are reported approximations