Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Diamond & Turquoise Cover Watch Ref. 3006 with Archives

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Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Vintage
Reference: 3006/19
Year: 1958
Material: 18k YG
Dial Color: Silver
Dimensions: 21mm
Watch Movement: Manual-Wind
Bracelet/Strap: Yellow Gold
Box/Paper: Archive Paper
Condition: Excellent Overall Condition, No Notable Signs of Wear
SKU: 199880

A captivating blend of high jewelry and fine watchmaking, this Patek Philippe Reference 3006 exemplifies the maisons mid-century mastery of design and craftsmanship. Produced in 18k yellow gold, the Ref. 3006 was conceived as a secret or cover watch a jeweled bracelet concealing a miniature timepiece beneath an ornate, gem-set lid. This particular example is especially charming, featuring a cover adorned with turquoise cabochons and brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a floral motif. The turquoise stones radiate a vibrant sky-blue hue, beautifully complemented by the warmth of the gold and the sparkle of the diamonds. The cover is ingeniously operated by pressing the diamond set at 5 oclock, which releases a delicate spring mechanism and causes the lid to gracefully pop open, revealing the watch beneath. Inside lies a refined Patek Philippe dial, minimalist and elegant, underscoring the maisons horological precision even within the framework of a jewel. The design captures a sense of discreet luxury wearable as a bracelet yet housing one of the finest Swiss movements of its time. According to the Extract from the Archives, this Ref. 3006 was sold in 1958, during an era when Patek Philippe specialized in such dual-purpose creations for their most discerning clients. Pieces like this bridged haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie, intended not only as timekeepers but as statements of taste, craftsmanship, and intimacy. In superb condition, this Diamond & Turquoise Cover Watch Ref. 3006 represents the height of Patek Philippes postwar artistry a dazzling piece of wearable sculpture that embodies elegance, ingenuity, and rarity in equal measure.

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