Patek ref 3418 (Convertible) even patina

even patina

Patek quietly released this clever piece with a “convertible” case that could switch between a strap and a bracelet

The watch is in great condition (by no means a given for a military issued wristwatch)

The figure dressed in blue points to the minutes

Case diameter: 35mm

Patek ref 3418 (Convertible) even patinaSometimes, the rarest watches arent the flashiest ones the ones that whisper, rather than shout. This is not your usual Patek, the ref. 3418 was an understated experiment: a steel, convertible watch built for engineers and scientists and released in 1958. While the rest of the world was making ever flashier gold dress watches, Patek quietly released this clever piece with a convertible case that could switch between a strap and a bracelet. This watch