Patek Philippe “3574A” Tonneau Watch

Description

Offered here is an uncommon 1970s Patek Philippe time-only watch, given the reference 3574a.  The 3574 was made in 1970 for an estimated four years, with approximately 500 pieces produced.  This particular model was made in stainless steel, and fit in a 35mm tonneau-shaped case; the model came with both white and blue dials, with the latter being much harder to track down.

This Patek Philippe Tonneau watch is in nice vintage condition.  The case appears to have been lightly detailed in the past, showing no major wear, dings, or dents.  Further, the original blue dial shows minimal aging (some very minor peeling around a couple of the markers is visible under a loupe), overall very well-preserved.  Further, the watch comes with some service receipts from a visit to a Patek service center in Japan in 2013.